Tomas Doherty

Sarah Lavin has booked her place in Sunday evening’s 60m hurdles final at the European Indoor Championships.

The Limerick woman finished third in her semi-final in a time of 7.99 seconds to see her progress.

“I’m elated, to do another of the major finals is fantastic,” said Lavin.

Sarah Lavin (Emerald AC) is through to the European final!!!!🙌🤩 Lavin will be back in action this evening💪

⏱️3rd place Q in 7.99 and very strong in the finish👏
ℹ️Final Sunday 5.55pm Irish time

Result: https://t.co/Zz1aLnxtTg#Istanbul2023 @Ask123ie pic.twitter.com/N5hjpi4OEf

— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) March 5, 2023

Elsewhere, Sophie Becker, Sharlene Mawdsley, Cliodhna Manning and Phil Healy run in the final of the Women’s 4x400m relay just before 4.30pm this afternoon.

Darragh McElhinney of UCD competes in the 3,000m final at 5pm.