Barr secures victory but still has room for improvement

Thomas Barr clocked 49.50 seconds to win the IFAM international in Belgium

David Hooper

Thomas Barr continued his good early-season form with a controlled victory at the IFAM international in Belgium.

The Waterford hurdler clocked 49.50 seconds, outside his national record yet over a second clear of second-placed Belgian runner Michael Bultheel. Barr's international room-mate Jason Harvey took third place in 51.61 seconds.