ADELEKE BREAKS IRISH 400M RECORD

Rhasidat Adeleke has broken the Irish 400m record of Karen Shinkins (51.58), which had stood since 2002, with a scintillating 50.45 at the University of New Mexico Collegiate Classic this evening (Feb 4th).

The time represents the fastest in history by an Irishwoman, indoors or out, while also ranking as the fastest time in the world this year. Adeleke’s new indoor 400m record improves on her own outdoor 400m record of 50.53 set in August 2022.

Today’s performance continues a remarkable start to the 2023 season for the Tallaght AC athlete, who had only last month broken her own Irish 200m indoor record with a world leading time of 22.52 (Jan 21).

Full Result HERE

• Record subject to ratification.