His 1’44.54 second victory was the fastest run ever on this Manchester track. Daniel Roden insisted on silver and Kyle Langford closed fast for the bronze.
“Everyone knew what I was trying to do,” said Bergin, who just got a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Leeds. “I was wondering if front running was the best idea, but I stuck to the plan and it paid off.
“My time is at its best so far, but the World Championships are another fish kettle with 3 rounds and rounds running speed. That will definitely be another challenge, but I’m looking forward to it. I will come in with high hopes and ambitions and see how far they can take me. “
Those high hopes have been there for some time. Despite frequent injury problems, he already holds the European 800m record at the levels under 18 and under 20 and the UK 800m at the levels under 15th, 17th and 20th. I’m holding it. He is behind Sebastian, Steve Cram and Peter Elliott in the highest rankings in Britain’s history. A glorious company that seems destined for him to join.
He joked about his less dignified achievements after the medal ceremony crossed the delayed finish line. It’s just me after every race. After that, I put in enough to make a hole.
“It was a very good day for me. It was only 10-15 minutes. It took me 30 minutes to start walking.”
Jemma Reekie has announced her intention to go one step better than last year’s Olympics fourth place by winning the women’s 800m podium next month. Leakey, who tried to recover from her “roller coaster season” that began with her infection with glandular fever, won the British title at 2: 06.03.