Mark English has hit the entry standard for the 2028 Summer Olympics which is set to take place in Los Angeles.
The standard set for the men’s 800m for the next edition of the Olympic games is 1:43.00, which the Donegal native has beaten this term.
The Letterkenny man recorded a personal best and Irish national record back in September when he clocked a time of 1:42.78 at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
It’s been a superb season English, having secured the gold medal in the 800m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham back in August.
The Donegal athlete is joined by Sarah Healy and Kate O’Connor on the list of Irish athletes to have hit the auto standard for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Only six Irish athletes have ever hit the entry standard before this, highlighting the brilliant campaign that these individuals have had.
