Rhasidat Adeleke qualifies for Euros with 200m victory in Santry

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Rhasidat Adeleke qualifies for Euros with 200m victory in Santry
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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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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