Cyclist Sam Bennett came agonisingly close to taking home a medal for Ireland at the European Championship as he finished fifth in the road race.
Bennett was a part of the breakaway group and made a dash for the line, but ultimately ended up finishing a couple of places outside the medal positions. The Irishman finished about a metre behind third placed Tim Merlier of Belgium.
It's a welcome return to form for the 2020 Tour de France Green jersey winner who has had a tough time of it over the last couple of years. In 2021, the 32-year old was unable to defend his green jersey after injuring himself just before the beginning of the race.
