Mark English shines at the Diamond League meet in London to produce a career-best 800m performance

Irish athlete Mark English, a 33-year-old from Donegal, produced a career-best 800m performance at the London Diamond League meet on Saturday, July 19, 2026. He finished second behind American Brandon Miller, which was enough to place him at the top of the European rankings for the year. The result marks a career highlight for the veteran middle-distance runner.