David Gillick sets new indoors PB in Dusseldorf

David Gillick sets new indoors PB in Dusseldorf in World's best time this year

David Gillick scorched the track in Dusseldorf for a brilliant victory at the PSD Bank meeting yesterday evening.

His winning time of 45.91 is

a world leader over the distance this year
a new Irish indoor record – bettering Paul McKee’s 2003 45.99 record
a smashing new PB for him indoors
And his time puts him within striking distance of Paul McKee’s outdoor Irish record of 45.58 set in 2002.

1 GILLICK David IRL 83 4 0.166 45.91 WL
2 SWILLIMS Bastian GER 82 3 0.116 46.07
3 GATZKA Sebastian GER 82 2 0.172 48.17
4 SCHULZE Rainer GER 81 1 0.158 48.34

Intermediate times:
200m GILLICK David 21.36

“I just wanted to get out fast,” said Gillick of his surprising performance. “I really didn’t know what to expect. It was my first serious indoor race since I won the Euros in Madrid two years ago.” 

“I wasn’t looking at indoors that hard this year. With the Olympics just around the corner, I wanted to focus on the outdoor season,” he continued, noting that he is still in heavy training with no hint of a taper.

“The big difference this winter has been my move from Dublin to Loughborough (England), where I’m training with Nick Dakin. Having a group of good training mates has made a world of difference.”

Orla Drumm (UCC) was also in action in Dusseldorf, finishing eight in the 1,500m in 4:21.29.

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