Mark English: Irish 800m Record & Netherlands Win
- Irish runner Mark English achieved a historic milestone at the FBK Games in the Netherlands, clocking 1 minute, 43.92 seconds in the 800m.
- The 32-year-old athlete's victory at the World Athletics Continental tour Gold series represents his third outdoor win this season.
- English has been on a record-breaking streak, having recently set a national record of 1:44.34 in Bydgoszcz, Poland, just 10 days prior to this latest achievement.
Mark English etched his name in Irish athletics history—shattering the Irish 800m record at the FBK Games in the Netherlands. he blazed across the finish line in a stunning 1:43.92, becoming the first Irish athlete to conquer the sub-1:44 mark. This victory, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series, marks his third outdoor win this season. English’s record-breaking performance, following a recent national record set in Poland, showcases incredible form. News Directory 3 reports that Orla Comerford also secured a win in the Para-athletics women’s 100m, marking a season’s best. Discover what’s next for English as he aims for continued success.
English breaks irish 800m Record at FBK Games
Updated June 10, 2025
Irish runner Mark English achieved a historic milestone at the FBK Games in the Netherlands, clocking 1 minute, 43.92 seconds in the 800m. This performance marks him as the first Irish athlete to break the 1:44 barrier in the event, setting a new national record for the 800m.
The 32-year-old athlete’s victory at the World Athletics Continental tour Gold series represents his third outdoor win this season. He previously triumphed at the Sound Running track Fest meet in Los Angeles.
English has been on a record-breaking streak, having recently set a national record of 1:44.34 in Bydgoszcz, Poland, just 10 days prior to this latest achievement. His previous best was 1:44.53, achieved in Madrid in June.
In other news from the FBK Games, Orla Comerford secured a win in the Para-athletics women’s 100m, posting a season’s best time of 11.96 seconds. This was just 0.06 seconds shy of her personal best, which equals the time of a paralympic bronze medalist.
What’s next
English is expected to continue competing on the international stage,aiming to further improve his times adn secure more victories in the 800m. Comerford will be preparing for upcoming Para-athletics events.