Loughnane bows out of Barcelona 20K

Olive Loughnane withdrew from the 20- k walk at the European Championships in Barcelona, the Galway athlete had been ill over the last few days 

The 34 year-old started well but dropped back rapidly before eventually pulling out

Latter this evening David Gillick and Gordon Kennedy are in 400 metres semi final action while Ennis man Rory Chesser will compete in the 1500 metres semi final.

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