Fastest finish of them all! Ends up 0.29 down for 4th. 1:42.15 Irish Record, for fooksakes.
He pulled off a Lutkenhaus. And he could have won the race if only he would have trusted his tactics even more and stay on the rail just a bit longer.
Easy to say. He was running a second faster than his PB. He was on new ground. The others in front had all been there before. Next year he'll have the confidence after today's performance.
He was so quiet and low key after the race. Similar PR drop to Lutkenhaus this season, despite injury. An intriguing new face in an already red hot event.