Tallaght AC’s Rhasidat Adeleke achieved the European Championships standard for the 200m at Morton Stadium this afternoon.
The Dubliner set a championship record time of 22.80 seconds in winning the 200m final at the 123.ie National Senior Track and Field Championships.
Amy Foster of Fast Twitch was second in a time of 23.49 seconds, with Lorena Harrison from Ratoath AC third in 24.61 seconds.
It’s mission accomplished for Rhasidat Adeleke who blasts to victory at the Irish nationals over 200m in 22.80 (-1.1m/s), securing the qualification standard (22.85) for next month’s Europeans.
A big step forward after a difficult year. pic.twitter.com/PHVUOgtnjI
— Cathal Dennehy (@Cathal_Dennehy) July 25, 2026
Newport AC’s Sharlene Mawdsley pulled up injured during the 200m final.
The ‘A’ standard for next month’s European Championships in Birmingham is 22.85 seconds.
