Three-time Olympian won bronze at the 2018 Europeans and finished fourth in Olympic final in Rio
Ireland's Thomas Barr celebrates winning bronze in the 400m hurdles final at the European Championships in Berlin. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Last year, Barr enjoyed groundbreaking success as part of the mixed 4x400m relay team who became European Champions in Rome and secured a bronze medal at the World Relay Championships in the Bahamas.Sonia O’Sullivan: Relay pool an open door for young Irish athletes hoping to make a splashDublin City Half Marathon: 12,500 entries sell out in under two hours
Reflecting on his athletics career, Barr said: “I am grateful to all the people who have been part of my journey, especially my parents, for their support. And my coaches, Drew and Hayley, who were central to my athletics performances. “My final year gave me some magical moments; being on the mixed relay team that won a World medal and secured victory at the European Championships was incredible.
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