Cathal Doyle 'absolutely buzzing' after winning 1500m repechage

Luke McCann finished seventh in the same race in 3:36.50. In the second repechage, Andrew Coscoran came home 12th.

WINNER: Ireland's Cathal Doyle celebrates finishing first in his men's 1500m repechage. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Cathal Doyle produced a superb performance to power to victory in his 1500m repechage at the Stade de France on Saturday night, the 26-year-old Dubliner kicking to victory in 3:34.92 to advance to the semi-finals.

Doyle had fallen short of qualification for the 1500m semi-finals on Friday after finishing ninth in his heat in 3:37.82, a run that was indicative of his lack of experience on the global stage. But with the repechage offering another path to the semi-finals, Doyle seized his opportunity brilliantly, kicking to victory and nailing one of the three qualifying spots for the semi-finals.