English confirms his place in World Championships

written by Chris McNulty June 19, 2017

MARK ENGLISH CLOCKED 1:45:42 yesterday at the Diamond League in Stockholm to confirm his place at the upcoming World Championships.

The Letterkenny native finished second behind Thimen Kuppers in Sweden, thus producing a season’s best which will mean he will toe the line in London next month, with the event starting on August 4.

English will compete on Wednesday night in Sligo over 500m.

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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

English confirms his place in World Championships

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