Rhasidat Adeleke qualifies for Euros with 200m victory in Santry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Rhasidat Adeleke secured her spot at next month's European Athletics Championships with a 200m win at the Irish National Championships in Santry on Saturday. She finished with a time of 22.80 seconds, meeting the qualification standard. In the race, Lauren Roy took second place with a time of 23.49 seconds, while Sharlene Mawdsley pulled up injured. Adeleke, who had a challenging year due to injuries, expressed gratitude for the support from the home crowd. Both competitors are looking forward to competing in the upcoming European Championships.
- •Adeleke clocked 22.80 seconds in the 200m final.
- •Lauren Roy finished second, securing her place at the Euros.
- •Sharlene Mawdsley suffered an injury during the race.
- •Adeleke expressed joy and relief at her home crowd support.
- •Both athletes will compete in the European Championships next month.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Adeleke clinches Euros spot with National 200m win
"Ireland's Rhasidat Adeleke secures qualification for next month's European Athletics Championships with an impressive 200m win at the Irish National Championships in Santry on Saturday.
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