Gold for Barr, Silver for Doyle at WUGs

Thomas Barr Celebrates Victory at in the 400mH at the World University Games (Cathal Noonan Inpho)
Thomas Barr Celebrates Victory at in the 400mH at the World University Games (Cathal Noonan Inpho)

What an absolutely brilliant Day 7 for Team Ireland at the World University Games:

  • Thomas Barr (UL) took gold in the 400m hurdles in a time of 48.78
  • Fiona Doyle (Calgary) took silver in the 50m Breaststroke in 31.09
  • Ciara Everard (UCD) was placed 6th in the 800m final
  • John Travers (AIT) finished 9th in the 1500m final
  • Kevin Batt (Adams State) qualified for Sunday evening’s 5000m Final
  • The Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams are currently placed 5th and 12th respectively going into their final round of competition
  • The Women’s Football team beat Colombia 8-0 in Game 5

The schedule for tomorrow Day 8, Saturday 11th is as follows (all Irish times)

  • Chris Bryan (UL) swims in the 10k open water (12 midnight)
  • The golf teams compete in their fourth and final round of competition (1am)
  • Adam McMullan (UU) competes in the Long Jump Qualifying Round (3am)
  • The Men’s Football team play France in their 5th – 8th playoff