Adeleke’s performance in the women’s 400m semi-final was a significant improvement from her previous heat time. She clocked a time of 49.87, surpassing her previous time of 50.80. This achievement marks a historic moment for Irish sprinting as Adeleke becomes the first Irish sprint finalist at the world championships in 14 years. The last Irish finalists were David Gillick and Derval O’Rourke in Berlin 2009.
Adeleke garnered immense support from the crowd as she was introduced in lane five. Irish fans rose to their feet, waving their tricolours, and she acknowledged them with a brief smile before focusing solely on the race.
In her previous heat, Adeleke had coasted through the opening 200m. However, in this semi-final race, she initially settled down during the back straight, which didn’t align with her coach’s instruction to start more aggressively. Adeleke acknowledged her mistake and stated that she will make adjustments for the final.
Despite being behind on the final turn, Adeleke showed determination, closing in on her competitors and ultimately securing the second automatic spot in the final. She acknowledged her ability to negotiate her way out of tough situations and expressed confidence in her training and strengths.
Last year, Adeleke narrowly missed out on the final in her world championships debut. Since then, she has dedicated herself to the one-lap race and has achieved notable success, including setting a championship record of 49.20 to win the NCAA title in June.
Adeleke acknowledged the pressure and expectations placed upon her but emphasized her gratitude for being able to pursue her passion. She will enter the final as the fifth fastest qualifier, facing tough competition from outside lanes.
In addition to Adeleke, Sharlene Mawdsley and Ciara Mageean also showcased their talent at the championships. Mawdsley finished eighth in her semi-final, while Mageean will compete in the 1500m final, aiming for her first global medal.
The women’s 100m final was won by Sha’Carri Richardson of the USA, claiming her first major title in 10.65 seconds. In the men’s 110m hurdles, Grant Holloway secured the victory with a time of 12.96 seconds.
Upcoming Irish events on Tuesday:
5.40pm: Sarah Lavin competing in women’s 100m hurdles heats
6.28pm: Mark English competing in men’s 800m heats
6.36pm: John Fitzsimons competing in men’s 800m heats
8.31pm: Ciara Mageean in the women’s 1500m final
Watch the World Athletics Championships live on Virgin Media Two and BBC Two.
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