Ireland’s Mark English on the way to winning his heat of the 800m at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland. Gold-medal favourite Eliott Crestan from Belgium was the fastest qualifier in 1:45.21“So thankfully one round out of the way,” added English. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/InphoThe early morning start didn’t bother Bori Akinola as he got Ireland’s interest off to an encouraging start. Making his first appearance on the World Indoor stage, the 24-year-old finished third behind Jamaica’s Bryan Levell, who ran 6.53. But why not sub-6.50?”Friday’s Irish schedule – evening sessionMen’s 60m semi-finals – Heat 3 (7.30pm): Bori AkinolaMen’s 60m final, 8.22pm.

Source: The Irish Times March 20, 2026 15:26 UTC