Mark English smashes his 800m PB with brilliant Diamond League run

The 33-year-old's effort makes him the second Irishman ever to break 1:43 following Cian McPhillips' Irish record of 1:42.15 in the 800m world final last year

Ireland’s Mark English produced a sensational run in London on Saturday afternoon. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Mark English produced the performance of his career to finish second at the London Diamond League on Saturday afternoon, the Donegal athlete smashing his 800m best and clocking 1:42.97.

The 33-year-old's previous best was the 1:43.37 he ran last year and his run in London makes him the second Irishman ever to break 1:43, following Cian McPhillips' Irish record of 1:42.15 in the 800m world final last year.