Ethan Dewhirst reaches 400m hurdles final at World U20 Championships
Ethan Dewhirst has made it into the final of the 400m Hurdles at the World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
The Tír Chonaill athlete finished third in his semi-final with a time of 50.53, just off his Personal Best of 50.51, to clinch the final qualifying spot ahead of British athlete Rayhan Mourtada.
Czech runner Michal Rada won the race in 49.67, while Lesibe Dikgale from South Africa was just ahead of Dewhirst in second with a time of 50.50.
At the Hayward Field, the 19-year-old had a strong finish to get into the top three, and despite clipping the final hurdle and losing momentum, he hung on for the top three finish.
The Glenties man will compete in the final on Sunday evening at 9.40pm Irish time.
Dewhirst came through the heats with a 50.73, finishing second to American athlete Miller Warme on Thursday.