Thomas Barr has finished in 3rd place in the 400 metre hurdles at the Diamond League Meeting in London.
The Ferrybank AC athlete posted an impressive time of 48.99. It was his first sub 49 this season.
The race was won by Karsten Warholm of Norway in a time of 47.65.
Yasmani Copello, who secured bronze just ahead of Barr at the 2016 Olympics, was second.
Thomas Barr will now set his sights on the 2018 European Athletics Championships which go ahead in Berlin next month.
Season best for Ireland's🥉🇮🇪 Thomas Barr @TomBarr247 going sub 49 for 3rd place in today's London Diamond League. Bodes well for the 2018 European Athletics Championship taking place in Berlin this August.🏆👊#DiamondLeague #TheMoment#Athletics @irishathletics @EuroAthletics pic.twitter.com/0wvtisGsRo
— Rob Cross (@RobCross247) July 21, 2018
