JERSEYMAN Peter Irving will not be going to Beijing.

The Hampshire 400m hurdles champion ran well at the UK Olympic team trials in Birmingham last weekend yet his time – 53.5 seconds – was not quick enough to qualify.

He said: ‘I always knew the standard was going to be high, and the quality was good. I don’t think I really put myself out there as much as I would have liked to, but the weather conditions weren’t great and it was pretty windy.

However this is the highest level I have run at and I really enjoyed the experience. Hopefully I will get another chance next time round.’