English led going into the last lap, but he failed to reach the final in Poland21 March 2026; Mark English of Ireland reacts after finishing fourth in his men's 800m semi-final and failing to progress to the final during day two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun, Poland. Photo by Sam Barnes/SportsfileMark English faced heartbreak at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland today, coming home fourth in his 800m semi-final in 1:46.70. English had previously reached a world final at underage level, finishing fifth at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Barcelona, but the equivalent achievement has long eluded him at senior level. He finished an agonising third in his semi-final at the World Championships in Tokyo last year, his time not quick enough to advance, but he bounced back better than ever this season, twice breaking the Irish indoor 800m record. Mark English of Ireland reacts after finishing fourth in his men's 800m semi-final.

Source: Irish Independent March 21, 2026 14:04 UTC