Talk Track and Field

matthew.johns15d ago

I’d say 8! Solid and still one of the fastest at 800m, but has had a few injury setbacks and Werro means she is no longer the very best!

sherlock_b15d ago

It’s 9/10 for me. Just been remembering our first 800m Olympic gold medalist 1964 Ann Packer (yes I watched on TV); Dame Kelly Holmes 2004 and Keely Hodgkinson 2024. Keely is standing on the shoulders of giants. And yes @rebecca.braybrook she looks amazing.

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george.patten16d ago

It sounds harsh but I’d give her a 6. Fair argument to be made she’s the third fastest in the world now at 800. Will need to find another gear or two to move ahead of Werro and Bol

callum_boyle22d ago

I’m back Jakob. Athletics needs more figures like him and he is definitely in Josh Kerr’s head

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george.patten22d ago

Ingebritsen takes it for me. Looked class in the 5,000

george.patten23d ago

That the Hammer throw was a bit of a mess 😂 Not a great advert for the sport to have the best in the world only get two attempts and fault on both

jonathan.gorrie23d ago

Was fun! Shame Duplantis couldn’t get the world record

george.patten27d ago

El Bakali has work to do if he wants to keep up with Godana. Looks like the Ethiopian has his number

jonathan.gorrie28d ago

The men’s 200m was nowhere close to being a contest then

george.patten30d ago

Alfred was class as usual. Karalis continues to prove he’s the only real challenger to Mondo

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freddie30d ago

Shame about Duplantis pulling out, was looking forward to his battle with Karalis. Hunt did well and got her season best so couldn’t really have done much more! Myers was probs the biggest story tho, that late surge was incredible in the 1500!

dantowen8195131d ago

The 1500 metre! One of the most open fields in the sport at the moment

matthew.johns31d ago

The men’s Pole Vault is always an interesting one, but also looking forward to the women’s sprint events and 800m!

freddie32d ago

Tough one as there’s so many good ones! Either Duplantis for me as he actually has some challenge with Karalis now, or the 800m as it’s always stacked. Werro vs Femke will be interesting as ever - I’d imagine @jackgallagher is backing the latter? 👀

callum_boyle38d ago

Werro will break the record before Keely, no doubt. She’s the top star in 800m. GHB did well to place though as that was a tough field

jonathan.gorrie38d ago

Femke to win!!

ishaan.bhattacharya38d ago

Femke is class! Gotta grab the Gold with both hands (or feet)

matthew.johns38d ago

Shame Hodgkinson isn’t competing, but still think Britain have a real hope in Hunter Bell. However, Werro will take some beating if she runs anything like she did at the European Championships and Bol is obviously a big threat too.

jackgallagher39d ago

Dina deserves to be in there for me. The medals prove it

george.patten39d ago

Think Jonathan Edwards should be on here - Don’t have a problem with the top three though

harveyleonard9939d ago

There’s a case for Greg Rutherford. Not a sport that gets the same shine as others but one of only five to do the Grand Slam of Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth titles in one event

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callum_boyle41d ago

I don’t think either of these will win but if I was backing anyone I’d say Josh Kerr as he’s more acclimatised to the shorter distances. Jakob is still not fully up to speed either

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callum_boyle41d ago

1500m is a shorter distance to what he is used to so I’m not surprised he finished fourth as the pacing is entirely different. Over 500m/10,000m he’s unstoppable but it’s good for him to test himself

eoin41d ago

Seems foolisj to bet against him. Looking relaced and confident

callum_boyle48d ago

Very good. I think she’s been one of the most consistent GB athletes some time. She doesn’t get as much air time because she’s a lot more reserved but really deserves her flowers

jackgallagher48d ago

Only one answer: KATE O'CONNOR GOLD 🇮🇪🇮🇪

jamesshearman2348d ago

Ingebrigsten in the 5,000 metres was my favourite individual performance

freddie48d ago

All the relays were the highlights for me! Such exciting events and GB dominated

jackgallagher49d ago

Top 3! Fantastic performances, I think this will be the pinnacle of her career

jamesshearman2349d ago

Besides Joe Root I’m struggling to think of a better British sportsperson right now

freddie49d ago

Nah she’s actually the goattttttt! What a performance, Team GB are cooking!

jackgallagher51d ago

Werro has gone to another level now, I can't see Keely winning many major events from here on out

callum_boyle51d ago

If I was Keely I’d be pretty frustrated. The footage yesterday showed that Werro fell over herself and not through obstruction. Best athlete won on the day, but should she have been there in the first place?

tony.adepegba51d ago

Werro was the better athlete on the night. This is definitely a rivalry to push Keely to another level.

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tony.adepegba51d ago

Good, I wasn't sure of Amy's prospect of winning gold at both 100 and 200. I'm glad to be proven wrong.

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callum_boyle52d ago

That was the best race of the Champs so far! Was on the edge of my seat for the entire race and watching her and Dina go to war was class. I hope she can get all four golds but as it’s a relay it’s kind of out of her hands. Grantham on the map again! 🥇

dantowen8195152d ago

Never back against Keely!

callum_boyle52d ago

I think she clips herself now looking at the footage a few times. It’ll be a shame to not have her in the final but what an opportunity for Keely. Jemma Reekie in the final too which is great to see

dantowen8195152d ago

Yeah I don’t agree with this. I imagine a lot of the competitors would want every single chance to fine-tune themselves in a competitive setting as well

jamesshearman2352d ago

It’s nonsense. Why should they have an advantage over the other athletes?

callum_boyle53d ago

I agree with Greg. They already have a head start by being one of the best in Europe and should compete with everyone else. I feel bad for those who buy tickets and then don’t get to see them because of the fact they get a bye too

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callum_boyle54d ago

Glave’s power and stride length is pretty remarkable considering how much smaller he was compared to the rest on the track. He got out of the blocks perfectly and was definitely good value

freddie54d ago

Think Glave will be good and compete, although I do think he stands no chance if Lyles is in the race

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jackgallagher54d ago

Glave only won because Jacobs got injured. I don't think they can compete with the best to be honest