Ciara Mageean wins gold and Adeleke and Mawdsley set up final showdown: As it happened on memorable night for Ireland
Rhasidat Adeleke of Ireland after winning her race in the women's 400m semi-final during day three
Sharlene Mawdsley is in action in Rome tonight
It’s a big night for the Irish in the European Championships in Rome.
Ben Blake brings you all the action with Rhasidat Adeleke up first in the women’s 400m semi-finals at 7.05pm.
- Ciara Mageean claims gold in the 1500m final, Sarah Healy seventh
- Rhasidat Adeleke wins 400m semi-final and qualifies for tomorrow's final
- Sharlene Mawdsley second in 400m semis to progress to final
- Sophie Becker finishes fourth in 400m semis
- Chris O’Donnell fourth in 400m semi-final, disqualified for lane infringement
- Mark Smyth finishes fifth in 200m semi-final
That's me done for the night but there are several Irish athletes back in action tomorrow, including some more medal chances.
Morning session
- Phil Healy, 200m heats - 9.35am
- Andrew Coscoran and Nick Griggs, 1500m heats - 10.20am
- Louise Shanahan, 800m heats - 10.50am
- Thomas Barr, 400m hurdles semi-final - 11.40am
Evening session
- Phil Healy, 200m semi-final - 8.05pm (if she qualifies)
- Nicola Tuthill, hammer throw final - 8.33pm
- Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley, 400m final - 8.50pm
Independent.ie will have more news and reaction from the European Championships tomorrow morning. Good night and thanks for joining me.
Read Cathal Dennehy's report from Rome as Ciara Mageean finally got her hands on European gold.
Ciara Mageean has just given a heartwarming interview to RTÉ. She can't take the smile off her face.
"Do you know what, words can't even come close. Everybody back home knows how long I've been doing this and how hard I've been trying."
On finding a gap at the pivotal time, she adds: "I didn't grow up playing camogie to get boxed in!"
"Do you know what, words can't even come close. Everybody back home knows how long I've been doing this and how hard I've been trying."
On finding a gap at the pivotal time, she adds: "I didn't grow up playing camogie to get boxed in!"
Watch the final stages of Ciara Mageean's magnificent win:
Ciara Mageean takes gold for Ireland in the 1500m final
Incredible, the 32-year-old is a European champion! She ran the race to perfection, finding a gap between the British pair to make her move. Mageean's time was 4.04.66, while Sarah Healy finishes seventh after clocking 4.06.77.
Incredible, the 32-year-old is a European champion! She ran the race to perfection, finding a gap between the British pair to make her move. Mageean's time was 4.04.66, while Sarah Healy finishes seventh after clocking 4.06.77.
Mageean bursts through and she's going to win this!
It's the British pair of Reekie and Bell with Mageean right there.
With 1000m run, Reekie remains in the lead with compatriot Georgia Bell next. Then comes Mageean.
And they're off! Britain's Jemma Reekie is out in front and she has slowed the pace right down. Ciara Mageean is tucked away in fourth, with Sarah Healy back in eighth.
Running out one-by-one, the athletes are currently being introduced to the Stadio Olimpico crowd.
This is a massive opportunity for both Irish competitors, but Mageean in particular.
Remember, the race is live on RTÉ 2 and the RTÉ Player if you want to watch it.
This is a massive opportunity for both Irish competitors, but Mageean in particular.
Remember, the race is live on RTÉ 2 and the RTÉ Player if you want to watch it.
Speaking on the RTÉ panel, Sonia O'Sullivan looks ahead to the 1500m final.
"I still can't find someone who's going to lead it. A lot of the girls in here are very well-matched. There are a lot of girls who think they can win it, including Ciara Mageean. Sarah could sneak in too.
"The challenges will come from the British girls, possibly the Spanish. The main thing will be, if there are a lot of girls in a bunch, it will be who can stay relaxed."
Rob Heffernan follows up by backing Mageean to win.
"I still can't find someone who's going to lead it. A lot of the girls in here are very well-matched. There are a lot of girls who think they can win it, including Ciara Mageean. Sarah could sneak in too.
"The challenges will come from the British girls, possibly the Spanish. The main thing will be, if there are a lot of girls in a bunch, it will be who can stay relaxed."
Rob Heffernan follows up by backing Mageean to win.
15-minute warning for the 1500m final
Due off at 9.40pm, two Irish athletes – Ciara Mageean and Sarah Healy – are in the hunt for a medal in the 1500m final.
Mageen, a two-time medallist at the European Championships, will be seen as one of the favourites to gold. The Portaferry native eased to third in the heats, with a time of 4:06.81.
“The plan is to get out there and get on that podium,” Mageen said on Friday. “I feel like I'm ready for whatever. I know the speeds in my legs and I'm ready for that. So I'm just happy to give it a lash and get out there.
Due off at 9.40pm, two Irish athletes – Ciara Mageean and Sarah Healy – are in the hunt for a medal in the 1500m final.
Mageen, a two-time medallist at the European Championships, will be seen as one of the favourites to gold. The Portaferry native eased to third in the heats, with a time of 4:06.81.
“The plan is to get out there and get on that podium,” Mageen said on Friday. “I feel like I'm ready for whatever. I know the speeds in my legs and I'm ready for that. So I'm just happy to give it a lash and get out there.
"I feel like I'm coming into this championship as a favourite, which is probably somewhere I've never really been before, so that comes with its added pressure."
Dubliner Healy, meanwhile, ran her heat in 4:12.30 to take fourth. This will be her first ever senior championship final.
Fifth for Smyth in 200m semi-final
Mark Smyth puts in a fine performance, clocking a season best time of 20.86, to take fifth place and he won't be in the final.
Filippo Tortu of Italy claims top spot.
Mark Smyth puts in a fine performance, clocking a season best time of 20.86, to take fifth place and he won't be in the final.
Filippo Tortu of Italy claims top spot.
Right, here goes Mark Smyth. The Raheny Shamrock AC runner, who is in Lane 3, needs to finish in the top two or record a time that puts him in the next two fastest.
It's a lot to ask from Smyth as he will have to run faster than he ever has, but let's see how he fares.
It's a lot to ask from Smyth as he will have to run faster than he ever has, but let's see how he fares.
Ireland's Mark Smyth. Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
It's on to the 200m semi-finals, where Dubliner Mark Smyth is running in the third of three.
He finished fourth in his heat earlier today and qualified as one of the 12 fastest runners.
Speaking on the RTÉ panel, Derval O'Rourke says it is a big step up for the 25-year-old, who has had his issues with injuries.
He finished fourth in his heat earlier today and qualified as one of the 12 fastest runners.
Speaking on the RTÉ panel, Derval O'Rourke says it is a big step up for the 25-year-old, who has had his issues with injuries.
Rhasidat Adeleke will have Poland's Natalia Kaczmarek, Dutch athlete Lieke Klaver and Britain's Laviai Nielsen as her main challengers in tomorrow's 400m final.
Here's confirmation of the finalists.
Here's confirmation of the finalists.
Sharlene Mawdsley is all smiles after qualifying for the 400m final . Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
"That's the job done. The plan was to come in the top two, obviously that was automatic qualification for tomorrow's final, which is insane.
"I think I'm still feeling the repercussions of two days ago [the 4x400m mixed relay final]. I'm wrecked."
Sharlene Mawdsley is delighted with her qualification for the 400m final.
"I think I'm still feeling the repercussions of two days ago [the 4x400m mixed relay final]. I'm wrecked."
Sharlene Mawdsley is delighted with her qualification for the 400m final.
DQ handed to O'Donnell
There is some news on Chris O'Donnell and the Irish athlete has been disqualified for lane infringement.
There is some news on Chris O'Donnell and the Irish athlete has been disqualified for lane infringement.
Chris O'Donnell competing in the men's 400m semi-final . Sam Barnes
O'Donnell just misses out after solid run
What a performance from Chris O'Donnell, who keeps fighting all the way to take fourth with a time of 45.72.
That won't be enough to earn him a place in the final, but it is a really encouraging display.
What a performance from Chris O'Donnell, who keeps fighting all the way to take fourth with a time of 45.72.
That won't be enough to earn him a place in the final, but it is a really encouraging display.
