Mark English and Arlene Crossan have been confirmed on the Irish team for the European Athletics Championships. The Finn Valley AC duo are part of a strong Irish team for the Championships, which take place from August 10-16 in Birmingham, while Fintan Dewhirst of Tir Chonaill AC has been named as a non-travelling reserve for the men’s 4x400m relay. Five-time European medalist English has been in the shape of his life this season and looks poised to contend for a third outdoor medal. In May, Crossan helped the Ireland women’s 4x400m relay team seal qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships. Advertisement AdvertisementPutting some weight and context to the performance, Crossan’s run was described by former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle as: “One of the best runs ever by a Donegal athlete”.