Glasgow 2014

Margaret Adeoye: 'There's a lot for me to learn'

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter

Published: July 27 2014 | 20:07

Last updated: July 27 2014 | 21:36

Margaret Adeoye admits that she still has a lot to learn following her progression through to the 400m semi-finals.

England's Margaret Adeoye has admitted that she still has a lot to learn in her new event.

The 29-year-old is an established 200m runner, but took to the 400m event with relative ease to book a semi-final spot at the Commonwealth Games.

Margaret Adeoye of England looks on after competing in the Women's 400 metres heats at Hampden Park Stadium during day four of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 27, 2014 © Getty Images

Adeoye made a slow start to her heat, but soon recovered well to finish in second place with a time of 53.98s.

"I'm still fairly new to the 400m so even in the warm-up I don't know whether I should just warm up like a sprinter like I usually do or should I take things slower," she told reporters at Hampden Park.

"I'm still working on my warm-up let alone my race and I'm also wondering whether I come out the blocks like a sprinter and pray I get to the finish line.

"There is so much to learn and it will probably take a couple of years but I'm hoping things will speed up and I'll get used to it quicker."

Team England's Kelly Massey and Shana Cox also progressed through to tomorrow's semi-final.