Rewatch Mark English’s amazing bronze medal performance and his reaction

It’s been eight years since a youthful Mark English claimed his last bronze European Championship medal in Zurich.

Now aged 29, the Letterkenny man rolled back the years this evening to do it all again.

This is his performance…..

Ireland's Mark English has won bronze in the men's 800m final at the European Championships in Munich. #RTEsport pic.twitter.com/lynxnyj4CN

— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) August 21, 2022

And despite normally being laid back and reserved, Mark was clearly delighted when he spoke to RTE after the race.

"I was actually quiet goosed out there tonight, it was difficult to hold on, so I was really thankful I came away with a medal." Mark English reacts to winning bronze at the European Championships. pic.twitter.com/OGc8JpW15N

— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) August 21, 2022