Mark English powers to 10th 800m National Senior outdoor title

There was a big upset in the women’s 800m as Alex O’Neill of Limerick Track Club outfoxed her rivals, kicking off the front after a pedestrian first 600m and holding off the late surge of Sarah Healy to win in 2:04.53.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 - 21:09

Cathal Dennehy

It was billed as a heavyweight clash between the two fastest 800m runners in Irish history. But with one change of gears, one explosive acceleration, Mark English unleashed the knockout punch, powering to his 10th national senior outdoor title.

And still… The 32-year-old’s victory was among the highlights of the 123.ie National Track and Field Championships in Santry, English continuing his fine year after winning European Indoor bronze in March and setting the five fastest times of his career outdoors.

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