Ms Mawdsley (26) posted on social media that she was “devastated” at the loss of her father.

She helped UCD to 4x400m relay gold in a record time

The European relay medalist emerged victorious in the Women’s 400-metres at the Galà dei Castelli in Switzerland, with a time of 51.35 seconds.

Sharlene Mawdsley's strong finish meant there was next to nothing at the finish line between the top three finishers.