Ireland’s Ciara Mageean in action in Women’s 1500m final. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
It’s a tough place to be. I know . But it only adds to the hunger and drive to go one step better next time and that next time in Paris may be all the sweeter knowing you belong there. You just keep turning up and the rewards will come.Ciara is ranked third in the world at 1,500m, Rhasidat is 10th in the 400m, but on this year’s performances Rhasidat had the fourth best time with Ciara in eighth.
Rhasidat is new to this game. In her first World Championship final and lining up against much more experienced athletes, it was always going to take something special for her to challenge for the medals but oftentimes inexperience can inhibit any fears when you have nothing to lose.