Damien Vereker set new National record, Martin Gordon delighted with warm-up

NEW NATIONAL RECORD: Men's B 4000m individual pursuit qualification race Ireland’s Damien Vereker and pilot Mitchell McLaughlin to set a PB and NR. Picture: ©INPHO/Casey B. Gibson

Team Ireland had two representatives in the qualifying round for Men’s B 4000m Individual Pursuit.

An incredible performance from Damien Vereker, piloted by Mitchell McLaughlin, saw the pair not only set a new personal best but also a new national record. They posted a time of 4:14.817, which saw them finish in seventh place overall.