A week after running his season best, Thomas Barr stormed to his eighth national title with a championship best time of 49.58.
Barr looks to be coming into form at precisely the right time as he approaches the European Championships in Berlin next month. He recently told Balls.ie a podium finish is the goal for that event:
If I was to win a medal this year, it would be hard fought - it's not a soft year. I want to be challenging for a medal. I've been promising it long enough.
Today was very much business as usual as the 26-year-old blitzed the field to cruise home well ahead of Paul Byrne, who finished in second place.
What a race! 49.56 finish time for Thomas Barr Ferrybank AC, Paul Byrne Abbans A.C 51.37 and Jason Harvey Crusaders A.C. 51.99 finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively at the @irishlifehealth National Seniors #ILHChamps pic.twitter.com/2ttdtKHfRJ
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) July 29, 2018
Thomas Barr wins his 8th National 400mH title in style with a Championship Best Performance at the @irishlifehealth National champs @TomBarr247 pic.twitter.com/grXFckY1mz
— Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) July 29, 2018
Thomas Barr first, the rest nowhere, and an eighth national title in 49.58. pic.twitter.com/vtsyc2J4lj
— Cathal Dennehy (@Cathal_Dennehy) July 29, 2018
This was Barr's last hurdles race before Berlin.
