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The thing about BBC is that you hardly see the field events


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Gemili should've gone sub 10 today, shame he stumbled at the beginning

Hmmm think Merritt is a way off the WR yet! I think men's high jump is where it could go. Really wanna see Lavillenie in the PV because he had such a disappointing champs despite having such a great build up!
Well.....might be pushing it, but I guess we'll see tonight! Sounds about right I think, I'd be conservative and go 9.79. Yeah, while it is exciting, you'd think it'd be better to gently edge it up towards that WR rather than a 6cm increase at the end? He looks unbeatable. I feel so sorry for Barshim, because he's gotten so much better this season and is totally in Bondarenko's shadow.
Hmmm I'm gonna say fast because it's a diamond league and I'm assuming they're gonna use pacemakers....but it's whether they go with the pace or not I guess...What do you think?

The thing about BBC is that you hardly see the field events


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Did Carl Lewis ever get caught taking something? I don't even know the real story. All I remember is watching a hyped up documentary about it. And didn't Carl Lewis accuse Bolt of being on something in Daegu? Remember Bolt in an interview saying he'd lost all respect for Lewis

Think Lewis tested positive 3 times for stimulants in 1988 but the US covered it up. Wouldn't be surprised if he was on more stuff though.


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Yeah, that's what I heard too. Apparently they were all on it, including Linford Christie lol

Oh I meant Tamgho yea, real shame about Lavillenie!

Haha I always get so hopeful..its so hard to predict what kind of form he's in. You know, I've started to notice what I think his problem is, his pickup has really worsened over the last season, he just isn't as good from 20-50 as he has been. Nevertheless his last 20 continues to be better than anyone elses. 9.90 was disappointing though. I really hope Blake pushes him next season as that's looking to be the only way we'll see Bolt back to his best.

So true, Barshim shone in the early part of the season, but then Bondarenko took over the stage. I don't know why he retired tonight! But saying that, he went up by 13cm

I was going to say fast and favour Dibaba; I think Defar has a better kick than Dibaba. The only way I think Dibaba can beat Defar over 5 is if it is lightning quick, to run out the finish from Defar. Great race though!



So true, I really wanted to see more of the High Jump! Way too much time on interviews -.-

Sorry, been working and getting ready to go back to uni man! Yeah, I'm with you on that. It's like his transition from driving out of the blocks into acceleration that almost doesn't happen. He used to hit sort of 30m and begin to increase his cadence and move away from the rest of the field. This season he's kind of not done that in the same effortless way...not really what that's down to though. It is disappointing in that we know what he's capable of. Yes, definitely looking forwards to seeing Blake back! Can't wait for next season.
Defar has a great kick yeah! I agree with you on that, she'd have to run really aggressively.
You seen the european athlete of the year shortlists? Think I'm gonna vote for Mo and Aregawi (although Hejnova is a strong contender and tempted to vote Chrissy out of British pride).

Its alright bro. I am buzzing for freshers!

Yea he's really had to work for it this year, reminds me of 2011. Next season should be good, despite it being an "off year"

I saw the female ones - I was thinking CO or Perkovic. I wish Aregawi had a few more of her quick races this season, I think she has the potential to run really quickly. She has shown she can deliver though!

Definitely Mo for the male!

Haha when are you off? Think I'm more excited for freshers this year than last year! haha!
He has, but you seen his latest interview? He says that because there's not "major" championships (aside from the commonwealths obvs) he's looking to attack records. You applying for commonwealth tickets?
She does have the potential, but she's just won race after race this year. Perkovic has also been very consistent too!
Haha, will be gutted if he doesn't win.