World Athletics Championships Day 4 Preview: Irish Athletes & TV Times

September 16, 2025 David Thompson - Sports Editor Sports

Here’s a breakdown of the key⁣ information from the text, ⁢focusing on ​Irish athletes and‌ event timings (Irish time):

key Irish Athletes & Events Today:

* Faith Kipyegon: (Not⁣ Irish) Expected to win the 1500m.
* Cian McPhillips⁣ & Mark English (800m): Heats begin just after midday. Both need a top-three finish to automatically‌ advance. English is expected to have ​an easier time qualifying than McPhillips.
* Sharlene Mawdsley (Women’s 400m): Semi-final at 1:23 PM. Top ‍two automatically advance, plus two time qualifiers. ⁢She’s​ unlikely to challenge for a top-two spot but aims to improve her season’s best.

Other Event Highlights (Finals Today):

* ⁣Men’s Hammer
* Men’s High Jump
* Men’s 110m Hurdles
* Women’s 1500m (where Faith Kipyegon is competing)