""It's a brilliant day. I always wanted to get the win and run 1:43 - I managed those two things today.""
""I just wanted to run that race like a semi-final and I managed to do that. I stayed off the pace early and when I got to 600 I felt really good.""
Mark English delivered an impressive performance at the FBK Games in Hengelo, Netherlands, breaking his own Irish 800m record with a time of 1:43.92. He became the first Irishman to surpass the 1:44 barrier, securing a decisive victory ahead of competitors Yanis Meziane and Peyton Craig. English tactically managed the race, gaining significant ground in the last 200m while maintaining a strong pace. Following a successful training block in Flagstaff, Arizona, and previous medal achievements, English acknowledges the support of his team in reaching this milestone.
Read at Irish Independent
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