Paris 2024: Rhasidat Adeleke pipped for a medal as she finishes fourth in 400m final
Rhasidat Adeleke has narrowly missed out on an Olympic medal as she finished fourth in the women's 400m final at Paris 2024.
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Paris 2024: Podium-seeking Rhasidat Adeleke on cusp of history
In 100 years of Olympic competition, just half a dozen Irish athletes have medalled in athletics.
Olympics: When do Daniel Wiffen and Rhasidat Adeleke compete on Friday?
The Paris Olympics are heading into the final straight and Team Ireland still has some medal hopes.
Paris 2024: Adeleke urged to seize opportunity in final
Former Irish Olympian Derval O'Rourke has urged Rhasidat Adeleke to seize the opportunity on front of her in the women’s 400m final and "go back to just racing".
Paris 2024: Questions abound for Rhasidat Adeleke ahead of 400m final
In the end the finishing line came just in time for Rhasidat Adeleke. Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser had a bit to spare in front, while Adeleke was starting to labour in second. The Tallaght athlete just about did enough to secure a place in Friday's 400m final.
Rhasidat Adeleke into 400m final after finishing second in semi-final
Rhasidat Adeleke has become the first Irish female sprinter to reach an Olympic final after she qualified for the 400m final in Paris.
Paris 2024: Rhasidat Adeleke hangs on to claim 400m final berth
Rhasidat Adeleke is through to the women's 400m final after finishing second, so securing an automatic place in Friday's medal race.
Paris 2024: Rhasidat Adeleke has work cut out in 400m semi-final
Rhasidat Adeleke will have her work cut out for her to qualify for the women's 400m final, according to former Irish Olympian Rob Heffernan.