UK National Championships & World Trials

[lalala]

The hammer WAS the lighter implement...

http://www.uka.org.uk/media/news/july-2 ... ials-live/

[3a]

http://www.uka.org.uk/media/news/july-2 ... edictions/

What kind of journalism is this? Jo Fenn's pic instead of Marilyn Okoro. I thought there was news of a Fenn return. :cry:

On the same page, Baulch tips Elias to get the Bronze and he doesn't even show up. :lol: How disappointing these trials will be.

[nevetsllim]

What does everyone think about Dobriskey asking for permission to skip the trials in order to run in a paced race elsewhere? I think she shouldn't receive special dispensation because if she's fit enough to run in the week then she should be fit enough for the trials. I would give her the benefit of the doubt if she was the only athlete with the A standard but as things stand, we have about three other athletes who have the ability to make the world final so I don't think she should be let off. Twell has cancelled her participation at the European U23 champs so why can't Lisa change her race schedule?

[nevetsllim]

And why are there heats and semi-finals for the 800m?! :shock:

[dakota]

Legendary high jumper Johnny Mathis was invited to compete at the 1956 Olympic Trials

[runs for cover]

[doug091463]

defar is running the 10k at the UK championships tomorrow, look at the results of the mens 10k, 2-11th place i wish they could have put her in todays race with the men, it would have been perfect for her to get a very fast time, running somewhere with the 2nd to 11th place men who were between 29:22 - 30:07.

[lalala]

What does everyone think about Dobriskey asking for permission to skip the trials in order to run in a paced race elsewhere? I think she shouldn't receive special dispensation because if she's fit enough to run in the week then she should be fit enough for the trials. I would give her the benefit of the doubt if she was the only athlete with the A standard but as things stand, we have about three other athletes who have the ability to make the world final so I don't think she should be let off. Twell has cancelled her participation at the European U23 champs so why can't Lisa change her race schedule?

I agree entirely. She clearly is the number one in terms of world standing etc currently but this year has done nothing and I think would have been soundly beaten by the others...

I could understand if it were the likes of The Big O or even Goldie Sayers- events where one athlete is sky high above the others- but at the end of the day, athletes SHOULD want to compete in their national championships and this event is ludicrously weak as it is with all the withdrawals...

[Mikewats]

Can i watch this on the interactive while the F1 is on??? basically if there is a clear winner ill watch the athletics.

[nevetsllim]

NOOOOOOO! John Inverdale is presenting the World Trials :cry:

[Rineanna]

Williamson looked superb in the semi, with 10.15 into -1.2.

[nevetsllim]

Turner wins the 110mH in 13.47 into a strong headwind.

A very good performance considering he could barely manage this last year even with a tailwind!

Possible world finalist?

[Gordon18]

Simeon Williamson 10.05 -1.8, kept moving, niiiice

[Rineanna]

I think GB&NI have just found the much sought after fourth relay runner in hurdler Perri Shakes-Drayton who ran 51.81. Unfortunately, McConnell and Sanders are dodgy for Berlin.

[Gordon18]

hes def gonna go sob 10 this year,

dwain runs 10.22

[Jon]

Simeon Williamson 10.05 -1.8, kept moving, niiiice

hes def gonna go sob 10 this year

Williamson's run was seriously impressive. Just before the race, I turned to my dad and said "I reckon Williamson is going to take this one" but I didn't think he'd win by that much or run that fast (given the conditions). According to JRM's wind/altitude calculator, 10.05 into a -1.8ms is worth 9.93 basic, or 9.84 with a perfect 2.0ms :shock:

He is a very good championship performer - Beijing was a bit of a blip, but he was carrying a slight injury. Turin was also a bit of a disappointment, but given his build and his strong finish he is more of a 100m specialist anyway. If he can maintain this form 'til Berlin, he should be a finalist and will be Europe's next sub-10 man.