Rooney praises Loughborough camp

Rooney is making his Olympic debut in Beijing

Great Britain 400m runner Martyn Rooney says his recent good form has been down to the training facilities at Loughborough University.

Rooney told BBC Radio Leicester: "I'm working at what is probably the best centre in the UK with probably the best training group for the 400m in Europe.

"When you get to train in a place like this you can't ask for much more."

Rooney is hoping to make an impression at the Olympics after running under 45 seconds in London last week.

606: DEBATE He certainly looks as though he's got a decent shot at making the final - that would be a great achievement. MorningJean

The men's 400m heats in Beijing begin on 18 August.