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Mark English Qualifies For The Olympic Games In Paris

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The Donegal athlete posted a new Irish record time of 1 minute 44.69 seconds in the men's 800 metres event

Mark English has qualified for the Olympic Games.

The Donegal athlete posted a new Irish record time of 1 minute 44.69 seconds in the men's 800 metres event at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland last night.

His time was inside the mark required to book a place in Paris later this year.
 

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