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He was second in his heat.
Waterford's Thomas Barr is through to the semi-finals of the 400-metres hurdles.
The 29-year-old, who was fourth in the event at the Rio Games, was second in his heat.
Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Cillin Greene and Christopher O’Donnell go into the mixed 4-by-400-metres relay heats at midday.
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— Team Ireland (@TeamIreland) July 30, 2021
Yes Tom!🔥🇮🇪
Safely through in 2nd place with a time of 49.02 for @TomBarr247
The Rio Olympics fourth placer moves on to the Semi-finals!
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