Athletics Thread

[Gaz76]

Now. Bbc2

Cheers mate

 

[MCFC1993]

Conditions probably affected it but she's lightyears ahead of the competition.

 

[chesterbells]

What times her race on ta?

Edit - managed to catch it on iplayer

 

[Gaz76]

What times her race on ta?

Just finished

 

[Gaz76]

Just looking at the world record, will take some balls to get that record

 

[normskih]

Just looking at the world record, will take some balls to get that recordView attachment 166731

I think Keely has the ability to claim the world record:)

 

[KS55]

I didn’t think Keely looked quite as loose/relaxed tonight as she did t’other day. Not really surprising after a year off. Weather was appalling.

 

[chesterbells]

Yeah, there seems to be some confusion about how much of the year she has actually had off/stopped running due to injuries etc. Maybe she’s actually done more running than we think, but just out of competition.
Agree she has looked so in control since she’s come back though.

 

[smevchenko]

Oblique Seville was impressive winning the 100m ahead of Lyles in 9.87 in a very wet race.

 

[oldius]

I think Keely has the ability to claim the world record:)

I think it is possible - health and conditions just need to be really favourable.

There are a lot of hugely talented young athletes coming through. This is the wonderful part of athletics, for me, and sport in fact: new greats emerge just as old greats depart.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

Be good to see GHB push her hard as well.

I think she should concentrate on the 800 at the World's, there's a medal for the taking. If she'd sat off the pace a little more and used her kick, I reckon she'd have finished ahead of Werro. The 1500 is going to be stacked, there's so many top athletes at that distance now, it will be very tough.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

Just looking at the world record, will take some balls to get that recordView attachment 166731

So many dodgy competitors Infront of Keely on that list.

 

[willipp]

I think she should concentrate on the 800 at the World's, there's a medal for the taking. If she'd sat off the pace a little more and used her kick, I reckon she'd have finished ahead of Werro. The 1500 is going to be stacked, there's so many top athletes at that distance now, it will be very tough.

Kipyegon is out of this world and as guaranteed a gold i think you probably get. Below that it’s stacked as well like you say so 800 is probably a better shot. No Mu and Mora is very hit and miss so GHB I think has a great chance. GB 1-2 would be nice.

 

[MCFC1993]

Brussels DL about to start. BBC3/iPlayer.

Looking forward to seeing Innes back in the 5k after her U20 European success.

 

[Vienna_70]

Brussels DL about to start. BBC3/iPlayer.

Looking forward to seeing Innes back in the 5k after her U20 European success.

Thanks for the heads up.

I really enjoyed it.

Some great performances too.

 

[MCFC1993]

Diamond league final tonight and tomorrow, field events on now.

Morgan Lake just broke the national record in the women's high jump:

 

[chesterbells]

Yeah, she’s really moved up a level this season. Comms mentioning a new coach.

 

[KS55]

In the high jump there are a lot of moving parts. Timing is crucial and Lake here got it totally right with a beautiful jump. Well done.
Watch it in slomo if you can.

 

[chesterbells]

In the high jump there are a lot of moving parts. Timing is crucial and Lake here got it totally right with a beautiful jump. Well done.
Watch it in slomo if you can.

Yep. I also wonder if that raised surface is a lot springier than what they normally jump off? Some very good performances across the board.

 

[MCFC1993]

Yep. I also wonder if that raised surface is a lot springier than what they normally jump off? Some very good performances across the board.

Thought same on the long jump as well, looked like it had more bounce. Which probably threw off the rhythm of the pole vaulters a bit.