McBrearty makes world qualifying time

July 2009

Letterkenny AC's Darren McBrearty clocked 1.50.46 in an 800 metre race on Wednesday night - a time which will qualify him for the world junior track and field championships.

The talented teenager had set two new Donegal records in recent weeks and came within .03 and 0.01 of a second of the required time. But on Wednesday night, it was a case of third time lucky for the track specialist. While it is understood that Sunday was the cut off point for making the standard, all connected at the club are hopeful that Darren will be given the nod by the powers that be.