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Athletics News - 27.03. |
Daegu and Moscow are the winners
MOMBASA: IAAF informed that the hosts for 13th and 14th World Championships will be Daegu (Korea) for 2011 and Moscow (Russia) for 2013. Other candidates were Brisbane (AUS, for 2011 and 2013) and Barcelona (ESP, for 2013). IAAF is saying that although the votes will not be publicised, each winning candidate achieved an absolute majority in the first rounds of voting (at least 13 votes).
The sites and dates for World Champs:
1983 – Helsinki (Aug 7-14)
1987 – Rome (Aug 28 – Sep 6)
1991 – Tokyo (Aug 23 – Sep 1)
1993 – Stuttgart (Aug 13-22)
1995 – Goteborg (Aug 4-13)
1997 – Athens (Aug 1-10)
1999 – Seville (Aug 20-29)
2001 – Edmonton (Aug 3-12)
2003 – Paris (Aug 23-31)
2005 – Helsinki (Aug 6-14)
2007 – Osaka (Aug 25 – Sep 2)
2009 – Berlin (Aug 15-23)
2011 – Daegu (proposed - early September)
2013 – Moscow (proposed - Aug 6-14)
That means since 1983 the 14 editions of championships – 10 in Europe, 3 in Asia, 1 in America and by countries twice Japan, Finland, Germany, once Italy, Sweden, Greece, Spain, Canada, France, Korea, Russia, only one city twice Helsinki.
The earliest champs were in Athens 1997 and the latest in Roma 1987, but will be possibly changed by Daegu.
Rotation of continents was the decisive moment
MOMBASA: Russian Federation president Valentin Balakhnichev said for the agency Ves Sport (All Sport) that the most important factor in the vote of 25 IAAF Council Members was the rotation of continents factor. After Europe (Berlin 2009) another continent came in and that was Asia with Daegu. For 2013 three cities remained and Moscow was the winner. Balakhnichev admitted that 2011 was the goal of Russian Capitol, but they are also happy with hosting the 2013 edition. Pole Vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva who was part of the delegation again confirmed that she wants to finish the career after London Olympics in 2012 and so will miss the Moscow Championships.
Brisbane from Australia (this continent never so far hosted the championships) and Barcelona, Spain remained without success. But as IAAF President Lamine Diack per IAAF website said: „I am convinced that each of these cities is more than capable of hosting excellent editions of our World Championships, but in every competition we have to have winners and losers. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each bidding city for becoming a candidate city for the 2011 and 2013 World Championships in Athletics – the IAAF’s most important competition.”
It remains open whether Brisbane will bid again in near future, but Barcelona through a press release said that they might consider future bids for World Championships.
Bob Ramsak reports for Race Results Weekly that Mayor of Daegu was marketing director at Seoul Olympic. Kim Bum-Il admitted for the media afterwards that the biggest challenge facing his city will also be their primary goal, which is to create "a new athletics culture in the emerging countries."
MOMBASA: On Monday at the end of IAAF Council session it was reported that 143 proposals to amend IAAF Competition Rules were studied and will be sent to each national federation in May, three months before the August IAAF Congress. But one new rule was approved, which prohibits use of any technical device or other element which can provide the user with an advantage. This could also apply to the South African runner Oscar Pistorius who is running with artificial legs and was recently second at South African Championships achieving a sub 47 seconds time.
NEWS
BUCURESTI: Former succesfull athletes are very much involved in the elections for the top positions in Romanian Athletics Federation. For the president post four former athletes are running – olympic champions Gabriela Szabo and Doina Melinte, former 240 high jumper Sorin Matei and former hurdler Gheorghe Boroi. For the one vicepresident spot there are three candidates - another former great athletes runner Violeta Szekely and high jumper Monica Iagar along with runners coach Ioan Zanka. Some 250 delegates will vote on April 26 in Bucuresti.
MAINZ: As www.leichtathletik.de reports that top German long distance runner Alexander Lubina (27) will have his marathon debut on May 6 in Mainz. His 10 000 m track best is 28:29.15 from 2002.
AMSTERDAM: Former world medallist at 800 m Leatitia Vriesde from Surinam became a mother. Her daughter Joi was born on March 19 (2,215 kg and 45 cm). She retired in 2005 after beeing out in the semifinals of Worlds in Helsinki. Now 42, her best is 1:56.68 in 1995, still an continental record for South America.
BERLIN: The Sundays Berlin Half-Marathon announced new participation record 20 617 runners from 70 countries. Last year it was 20 419. And the number still can be bigger until the race day.
PRAHA: Javelin great Jan Zelezny was today presented with the main Fair Play Trophy for his long standing and succesfull career. It is the most important trophy yearly presented by Czech Fair Play Club and Czech Olympic Committee. „Of course I am honoured to get this trophy. It shows recognition for what I have done. This days I m very much involved into my coaching work. I have three young and talented throwers, I hope they will be succesfull in summer,“ he said.
BEOGRAD: The organisers of Artur Takac Memorial had an important guest today in the city. Former 400mHurdles great Edwin Moses was in Serbia to promote the meet which will have its second edition on May 29 at Partizan Stadium.
Some adds from weekend
BYDGOSZCZ (POL): At Half-Marathon new course records were registered for Matthew Kosgei from Kenya 1:04:53 and Dorota Ustianowska 1:14:34.
TULSA (USA): Olympic medallist Danny McFarlane (JAM) started the season with 400 m flat race and clocked 47.46.
AUCKLAND (NZL): Shot put Commonwealth and World Cup winner Valerie Vili achieved new world lead 19.47 m.
CARBONDALE (USA): Weight throw world best holder Brittany Riley started the outdoor campaign with 64.02 in hammer.
AUSTIN (USA): Interesting sprint results for former high jump junior world champion Andra Manson (this indoor bettered to 233 cm): 10.81 and windy 21.85.
KUWAIT: Athletics International informs about new national record in hammer throw by Asian Games silver medallist Mohamed Al-Zankawi achieving early March ( 77.07 m). The former was registered last year while at training camp in Hungary (76.97).
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