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Athletics News - 25.02. |
NEWS in brief
European Champion in triple jump Christian Olsson is not going to Birmingham due to his knee injury.
Good informed sources confirmed that Marion Jones and Obadele Thompson are together since last year, only the wedding is not confirmed yet. Also the Barbados newspaper The Nation which started the story tried to confirm the wedding, but without success.
Paula Radcliffe wants to start racing already in June, but on the roads. After giving birth to daughter Isla in January her goal is to compete at World Championships in Osaka.
National Championships
USA
Cantwell beats clearly Hoffa, Bramlett goes 7.47
BOSTON: First day of national championships saw the 3rd best triple jump mark of the season by Aarik Wilson 17.28 m (his indoor best). Male high jumpers produced a nice jump-off won by Tora Harris over Jesse Williams – both jumped 229 and went down in jump off to 223 where Harris was succesfull. Jeff Hartwig despite 39 years won the pole vault with 580 as the top boys are „down under“. At 3000 m Matt Tegenkamp and Jonathan Riley registered sub 7:50 times and walker Tim Seaman got his 10th consecutive title at 5000 m (19:24.38). On the women side Shalane Flanagan was able to run under 9 minutes and confirmed so her VISA Championships top position. Amy Acuff was the best high jumper (192) and Akiba McKinney best long jumper (655). Jillian Camarena won the shot put competition and as only achieved 18+ mark. Shayne Culpepper came back after giving birth to her second child with solid mile win (4:34:42).
During the second day World Indoor Champion 2004 Christian Cantwell won the shot put with first round effort 21.72. He also had 21.29 and 21.23 in series – enough for win. His main rival World Indoor Champion 2006 Reese Hoffa had a 21m toss only once in fith round 21.21. Dan Taylor was this time third 20.32 m. Alan Webb got the tactical mile title (4:01.07), also Nicholas Symmonds fulfilled the expectations at 800 m (1:48.73). The usual strong event 400 m was this time only mediocre – Greg Nixon got the title with 46.75. On the women side Lolo Jones won the 60 Hurdles title in very good 7.88 before Danielle Carruthers (7.92) and Nichole Denby (7.93). Gail Devers at the end of the day did not competed after beeing in Paris on Friday evening. Jenn Stuczynski as expected was the best in pole vault. Only two valid jumps were enough for title 450 and 460 in first attempts. Her main rival in Boston Lacy Janson had two tries at 440 and after she missed 465 the placings were decided. So Stuczynski tried for new US record 482 cm, unsucesfull but that remains at the agenda for summer.
Amber Campbell nearly got world best in Weight Throw, she achieved 24.54 - second best mark ever. Only 3 cm shy of Brittany Riley´s world best 24.57 from this january. World Champs 2005 finalist Dee Dee Trotter won the 400 m in solid 51.95. Men´s long jump was a close call for Trevell Quinley (806) followed by Brian Johnson (803) and triple winner Aarik Wilson (800). Two unheralded female sprinters were the best Hasani Roseby and Carmelita Jeter, both clocking bests and US seasonal leads 7.16 and 7.17. Ron Bramlett as first US hurdler got a sub 7.50 time this year while winning the men´s title in 7.47. David Payne was second 7.51, David Oliver 7.57 and Dexter Faulk 7.58 (new best) followed. DeBryan Blanton got the title in final event winning the 60 m in 6.56 and beat by 0.02 the world leader Marcus Brunson.
SWE
Holm and Thornblad over 238 - what a duel
GOTEBORG: Jump 238 in first try and be only second that happened only three times in indoor history of this event (Steve Smith,GBR in Wuppertal 1994, Gennadiy Avdeyenko,URS in Indianapolis 1987 and Carlo Thranhardt,FRG in Berlin 1987). The same thing was registered this Sunday during second day of Swedish Championships. Olympic Champion Stefan Holm was in great shape and since Banska Bystrica is only winning and his younger colleague Linus Thornblad is also in shape of his life. Both went over 218, 222 and 226 in first. Then at 230 the real battle started as Holm did it in first, but Thornblad in third. All was changed at 232 as Thornblad went over and Holm did not. He then mooved to 234 and made it. Thornblad was opposite after first unsucessfull try at 234 went to 236 and mastered it. Holm continued in great jumping and did also 236 in first. For many fantastic and enough, but it was not. Thornblad went even over 238 in first, his best. But Holm reacted in the same way and also made it. The hall then saw three tries by each at 240. It should be said that the surface is no as ideal at some high jump meets and this gives both results even more quality marks. The decision on count-back for the first place was because of Thornblads two misses at 230 at Holm´s side.
Hurdler Robert Kronberg is coming into shape in right time with 7.59 and Susanna Kallur had two sub 8 seconds times in heats and finals and will travel to Birmingham as the favourite.
Top results
Men
200 m: 1. Wissman 21.26
400 m: 1. Nikitin 47.83
60mH: 1. Kronberg 7.59 (h 7.65)
HJ: 1. Holm 238 (218/1, 222/1, 226/1, 230/1, 232/x, 234/1, 236/1, 238/1, 240/xxx), 2. Thornblad 238 (218/1, 222/1, 226/1, 230/3, 232/1, 234/x, 236/1, 238/1, 240/xxx)
LJ: 1. M. Jensen,DEN 795
Wom
60mH: 1. S. Kallur 7.99 (h 7.98), 2. Kluft 8.30
PV: 1. H.-M. Persson 427
CZE
Ton wins, Janku saved power for Birmingham
PRAHA: During second day of Czech Indoor Champs men´s high jump was the highly expected event. At the end Svatoslav Ton was an easy winner with 225 and tries at 231. Tomas Janku felt his hamstring and he decided to pass the competition to be ready for next weeks European Indoor Championships. European junior champion 2005 at 400 mHurdles Zuzana Hejnova attacked the standard for Birmingham at 400 m and missed it with 53.49 only by 0.09 s. The 400 m Birmingham entry Jiri Vojtik won the 200 m with 21.05 what was for him a good preparation. Junior Katerina Cechova won the 200 m in solid 24.04 as she was fighting till the end end fell down after the finish line. World number one ranked javelin thrower Barbora Spotakova after excellent 60mH on Saturday ( 8.68 and 8.71) tested again her speed at 200 m and achieved very good 25.58. At the end of the championships no new name appeared in the lists of nominees for Birmingham.
Top results from Sunday
Men
200 m: 1. Vojtik 21.05, 2. Schiller 21.61
400 m: 1. Klvana 47.39, 2. Gotz 47.42, 3. Uhlik 47.62
800 m: 1. Ruza 1:50.29, 2. Doupovec 1:50.99
1500 m: 1. Bartunek 4:01.03
HJ: 1. Ton 225 (216/1, 219/1, 225/1, 231/xxx), 2. Baba 216, 3. Hon 216
LJ: 1. Wagner 770
SP: 1. Machura 18.96,..:3. Tulacek (88) 17.29
4x400 m: 1. Olymp Praha 3:13.62, 2.Slavia Praha 3:13.73
Wom
200 m: 1. Cechova (88) 24.04, 2. Klapacova 24.05, 3. Mazacova 24.23 (3h3 Spotakova 25.58)
400 m: 1. Z. Hejnova 53.49, 2. Bartonickova 53.55
800 m: 1. Lochmanova 2:11.88
1500 m: 1. Lustigova 4:28.77, 2. Capkova (87) 4:30.02
LJ: 1. Libalova 622, 2. Darmovzalova 612, 3. Bicikova 607
SP: 1. Karnikova 15.96, 2. Valesova 15.12
4x400 m: 1. USK Praha 3:48.15
SVK
Horak very close to 232 cm
BRATISLAVA: Fast men´s 800 m was the headline event during second day of Slovak national championships. Jozef Repcik won in 1:48,92 against Jozef Pelikan who followed him with 1:49.13. High jumper Peter Horak confirmed shape of his life as he after clearing 224 went directly to 232 and in his third try the bar felt down only after he already started his departure from the mat. From the shot put duel was nothing. Milan Haborak got 19.69, but his rival and brother-in law Mikulas Konopka did not competed due to small wrist problem. But he should be ok for Birmingham.
Top results from Sunday
Men
200 m: 1. Turcani (90) 22.06 NYR
400 m: 1. Repcik 49.65
800 m: 1. Repcik 1:48.92, 2. Pelikan 1:49.13
3000 m: 1. Vanko 8:33.67
LJ: 1. Dobrovodsky 737
HJ: 1. Horak 224 (214/1, 218/1, 221/1, 224/2, 232/xxx), 2. Benko 218, 3. Kabelka 214, 4. Kalafus (88) 210, 5. Bockay 210
SP: 1. Haborak 19.69, 2. Biber,HUN 19.30, 3. Kurthy,HUN 18.48
4x400 m: 1. Spartak Dubnica 3:22.00
Wom
200 m: 1. Simkova 25.19
400 m: 1. Stukova (90) 56.05
800 m: 1. S. Janeckova 2:20.82
3000 m: 1. Novackova 9:58.12, 2. K. Beresova 9:58.88, 3. D. Janeckova 10:00.22
LJ: 1. J. Veldakova 637
HJ: 1. Srnkova 180, 2. Abelova (92) 177
SP: 1. Zatkova 14.02
4x400 m: 1. Spartak Dubnica 4:01.07 NR
Short round-up of other indoor action
ATHENS (GRE): At Athens Indoor IAAF Permit Ruth Beitia from Spain registered in first try new national record 201 in high jump and although Italian Antoinetta Di Martino did not come she was the star of the evening. European season best was achieved by Spaniard Sergio Gallardo at 1500 m 3:37.47, he finished fifth. Local hero Louis Tsatoumas had it easier than expected in long jump and won with 806 cm. His main rival and world number one Irving Saladino (Panama) watched from the stands and as Thomas Constas reports it was due to light tendonitis. Three european shot putters over 20 m is a nice warning for Birmingham. German Bjorn Otto had a good win at 570 in Pole Vault while Russians Chistyakov and Pavlov no heighted. Their countrymate Alexandra Antonova clocked a new best at 60mHurdles 7.93 – also new stadium record. Ekaterini Thanou won the 60m in 7.24 and confirmed her trip to Birmingham. She had a bad start (only 0.178 reaction), but great finish. Poland hopes for 4x400 in Birmingham got bad news as their leader Daniel Dabrowski did not finished his race due to injury and is now under questionmark for the championships. Winner Chris Lloyd did new national record for Dominica 46.28.
PARIS (FRA): At U23 National Indoor Championships Samuel Coco-Viloin registered new best at 60mHurdles with 7.72 and is the name to be added to Birmingham roster. Martial Mbandjock won the 60 m in good 6.72 and Michael Diaz after jumping 224 tried for 228 cm.
MAGGLINGEN (SUI): Long jumper Julien Fivaz as last made the team for Birmingham as he achieved 795 cm in his event.
LONDON (GBR): Heptathlon winner during the Indoor Multievents match (GBR-FRA-ESP) Franck Logel from the French team achieved new U23 national record with a total score of 5816 points.
FLORO (NOR): At international meet British sprinter Mark Findlay won the 60 m in 6.69 and the 100 m (allowed in this hall) in 10.43. Only 18 years old Ezinne Okparaebo clocked two national records for Norway – 60 m in 7.36 and 100 m 11.78. Slovenian triple jumper Marija Sestak tested her shape with 13.89 m.
GENOVA (ITA): During national junior championships Elena Scarpellini jumped 431 in Pole Vault what means new Italian senior record.
SONDERSHAUSEN (GER): Nadine Kleinert won at this competition with world lead of 19.29 m. European champion Ralf Bartels was the best man achieving 19.70. What is interesting? Yes, this special shot put meet is held some 700 m under the ground – in miner shaft.
ZAGREB (CRO): At City Championships Slovenian athlete Nina Kovacic won the 60 m in 7.41 and achieved that result already for the third time during this year. As she is missing the standard for Birmingham only by 0.01 she got the selection. That means that Slovenia will be represented by 3 women sprinters – Merlene Ottey, Pia Tajnikar and now Kovacic. Blanka Vlasic has to see for future – croatian junior Marusa Novak jumped 181 cm.
CLEMSON (USA): At Atlantic Coast Conference Jacoby Ford registered very fast 6.53 in 60 m heats. Only two men were this season faster so far.
LEXINGTON (USA): SEC Conference brough usual fast times already in the heats, but it should be said that aided by 291 m long track. For example Kerron Stewart from Jamaica achieved the fastest time of the season at 200 m 22.78. Calvin Smith clocked 46.05 at 400 m (what a familiar name in world of sprints) and Rubin Williams 20.72 at 200 m. Bahamian Donald Thomas won HJ 224. Slovakia has a fifth 19 m shot putter as Daniel Vanek (Georgia University) achieved 19.31 m, he was second.
AMES (USA): At BIG 12 Conference decathlete Trey Hardee equalled in heats his hurdles best 7.76 and send so a warning for summer.
Road and CC round-up
SAN JUAN (PUR): World record holder Meseret Defar (ETH) did not clocked 10 km road world record (30:21 Paula Radcliffe in San Juan 2003) on Sunday, but she was not even a winner. Her time 32:08 was enough for second place. The win went to Lornah Kiplagat representing Netherlands with a final time of 31:05. She succesfully defended her title from last year and won here also in 2004. Gilbert Okari from Kenya won the men race with 28.08.
NAIROBI (KEN): Highly dramatic Kenyan Trials for Mombasa had surprise winners in Moses Mosop and Florence Kiplagat in senior categories. Eliud Kipchoge did not finished as he collapsed during the race. Some agencies are reporting that he was despite this included into the team for World Championships. But many of the track big names looks like to stay out this time (for example Kogo, Masai, Muchiri, Mathathi, Songok, Choge, Ochichi, Kimwei, Masai).
ADDIS ABABA (ETH): As IAAF reports Tadesse Tola was the surprise winner of the World Champs trials as he was able to beat such a big names as Sileshi Sihine or Tariku Bekele. Meselech Melkamu on the women side and Ibrahim Jeylan in the juniors confirmed their positions and will be the favourites also in Mombasa. The champion of champions Kenenisa Bekele was not forced to race and has the possibility to run in Mombasa.
ALBUFEIRA (POR): At jubilee 30th Almond Blossom IAAF Permit race Ukrainian specialist Sergey Lebid and Docus Inzikuru from Uganda were the winners.
DOUR (BEL): Final race of 25th Lotto Cross Cup in Dour was the site of a win by Kenyan Meriem Wangari and Belgian Pieter Desmet. The series titles goes to Verle Dejaeghere and Desmet.
JEREZ (ESP): During Spanish Clubs CC Champs the main men race at 12 km was won by Juan Carlos de la Ossa.
ROMA (ITA): Benson Barus from Kenya won the 33th half marathon Roma-Ostia in very good 1:00:18 h. Algerian Saouad Ait Salem was the best women clocking 1:10:29.
YOKOHAMA (JPN): Highly awaited women ekiden race in Japan was a Russian festival. Their team took the lead from the first stage and never lost it. Final time was 2:14:48 and two new stage records were set. Second place goes to USA and third to home Japan. Kenya with some good names (Masai, Ndereba) was only fifth.
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