Having been told he could not defend his European 400 metres title by the selectors Martyn Rooney
(who told the selectors......) is pictured above retaining his title, on this occasion in Amsterdam.
Liemarvin Bonevacia in lane 7 was third. Silver medalist Pavel Maslák is not in the picture (lane 9)
Greg Rutherford was the other British European Champion to retain his title.
2016 European men's 400 metres final. Amsterdam.
1.
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ROONEY
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Martyn
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GBR
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45.29
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| 2. |
MASLÁK |
Pavel |
CZE |
45.36 |
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| 3. |
BONEVACIA |
Liemarvin |
NED |
45.41
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SB |
| 4. |
BORLÉE |
Kevin
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BEL
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45.60
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| 5. |
JANEŽIC |
Luka
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SLO |
45.65
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| 6. |
OMELKO |
Rafal
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POL
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45.67
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The photograph above is Martyn Crossing the finish line to win the 400 metres title.
He even takes off his sun glasses !
Martyn races to victory in his semi final which he won in 45.03 - a season best and the fastest
at the Championships.