There was disappointment for Mona McSharry in her 200m European final despite making a strong start over the first half of the race.
The 21-year-old flew out of the blocks in Rome and was in second place as they reached 100m but wore down over the final two legs as she dropped down the pack.
Switzerland's Lisa Mamie took gold in a time of 2:23:27 while home favourite Martina Carraro scooped silver in 2:23:64.
