European Athletics Championships: Coscoran into 1500m final, but disappointment for Barr, Shanahan, Griggs and Healy

It was a run that salvaged something from an otherwise bad morning for the Irish, with Phil Healy, Nick Griggs, Louise Shanahan and Thomas Barr all eliminated from their respective events.

Coscoran played a patient game in his 1500m heat, running wide and staying out of trouble for most of the race before surging to the front approaching the bell, a move which helped him avoid disaster as five athletes crashed to the track soon after, their chances evaporating in an instant.

Coscoran was passed by a cluster of athletes on the final turn but held on well up the home straight to secure one of the top six automatic spots, with Norwegian superstar Jakob Ingebrigtsen taking the win in 3:37.65.

“I had it in my head that if it was slower, it was nice to be in front,” said Coscoran, who was unaware of what happened behind him during the race.

“The opportunity presented itself (to take the lead) so I took it. I was just trying to stay out of trouble and thankfully I did stay out of…

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