Mark’s Gold After 16 Years of Struggle | Dublin News

Mark English finally claimed his long-awaited European gold in the 800 meters, breaking through after 16 years of chasing greatness with a stunning 1:45.26. Running as the favorite after setting a championship record in the semis, he stayed focused on his coach’s advice—stay in contention, finish strong—and surged ahead with 100 meters to go. Overwhelmed by pure ecstasy and disbelief, he checked the screen twice before letting himself truly feel the moment, honoring past lessons. His breakthrough? A relentless training regimen including altitude camps and double daily sessions since last fall. He also reflected on athletics’ lack of financial support, saying this win made every sacrifice worth it. Meanwhile, Rhasidat Adeleke stunned the track with silver in the 200m, smashing her own national record at 22.28 seconds—despite injuries and barely qualifying. For her, this medal was proof she still had fire, forged through grit and resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d7fc68371a4add4a