Men's Futsal FIFA World Cup 2024 (European Preliminary Round, Group D)

Diamond League #1/15 in Xiamen :   Results:   100m Men`s: 1. Akani Simbine  / 9.99 2. Ferdinand Omanyala  / 10.13 3. Jeremiah Azu  / 10.17   400m Men`s: 1. Bayapo Ndori  / 44.25 2. Christopher Bailey  / 44.27 3. Busang Kebinatshipi  / 44.53   110m Hurdles Men`s: 1. Cordell Tinch  / 13.06 2. Rachid Muratake  / 13.14 3. Liu Junxi  / 13.24   300m Hurdles Men`s: 1. Karsten Warholm  / 33.05 2. Matheus Lima  / 33.98 3. Ken Toyoda  / 34.22   3000m Steeplechase Men`s: 1. Samuel Firewu  / 8:05.61 2. Soufiane El Bakkali  / 8:06.66 3. Simon Koech  / 8:07.12   Pole Vault Men`s: 1. Armand Duplantis  / 5.92m  2. Emmanouil Karalis  / 5.82m 3. Menno Vloon  / 5.82m   Long Jump Men`s: 1. Zhang Mingkun  / 8.18m 2. Liam Adcock  / 8.15m 3. Marquis Dendy  / 8.10m   200m Women`s: 1. Anavia Battle  / 22.41 2. Shericka Jackson  / 22.79 3. Jenna Prandini  / 22.97   1000m Women`s: 1. Faith Kipyegon  / 2:29.21 2. Abbey Caldwell  / 2:32.94 3. Sarah Billings  / 2:33.45   5000m Women`s: 1. Beatrice Chebet  / 14:27.12 2. Gudaf Tsegay  / 14:28.18 3. Birke Haylom  / 14:28.80   100m Hurdles Women`s: 1. Danielle Williams  / 12.53 2. Grace Stark  / 12.58 3. Marione Fourie  / 12.62   High Jump Women`s: 1. Yaroslava Mahuchikh  / 1.97m 2. Eleanor Patterson  / 1.94m 3. Nicola Olyslagers  / 1.94m   Shot Put Women`s: 1. Jessica Schilder  / 20.47m 2. Chase Jackson  / 20.31m 3. Gong Lijao  / 19.62m   Discus Throw Women`s: 1. Valarie Allman  / 68.95m 2. Yaime Perez  / 66.26m 3. Laulauga Tausaga  / 64.91m   Full Results   Next Stop: Shaoxing  Saturday 3 May.

South American Championships in Mar del Plata .   Day Two Results:   400m Men`s: 1. Kelvis Padrino  / 46.02 2. Elian Larregina  / 46.17 3. Javier Emanuel Gomez Garcia  / 46.73   400m Hurdles Men`s: 1. Francisco Guilherme dos Reis Viana  / 50.03 2. Caio Vinicius Silva  / 51.27 3. Diego Marcos Courbis Escalante  / 51.40   3000m Steeplechase Men`s: 1. Carlos Andres San Martin Diaz  / 8:37.79  2. Diddier Rodriguez  / 8:41.31 3. Walace Evangelista Caldas  / 8:46.17   20km Walk Men`s: 1. Luis Henry Campos Cruz  / 1h:21.26 2. Jordy Rafael Jimenez Arrobo  / 1h:24.06 3. Gabriel Matheus de liz Correa  / 1h:25.17   Discus Throw Men`s: 1. Claudio Romero  / 64.13 2. Wellinton Fernandes da Cruz Filho  / 62.09 3. Mauricio Alexander Ortega Giron  / 61.91   Decathlon Men`s: 1. Jose Fernando Ferreira Santana  / 7847p 2. Rangel Gerson Vidal Izaguirre  / 7273p  3. Pedro de Oliveira  / 7116p   400m Women`s: 1. Martina Weil  / 51.14 2. Evelis Jazmin Aguilar Torres  / 51.26 3. Nicole Dayci Caicedo Arce  / 53.05   400m Hurdles Women`s: 1. Gianna Woodruff  / 56.57 2. Maria Alejandra Rocha Mesa  / 57.48  3. Camille Cristina de Oliveira  / 58.05   3000m Steeplechase Women`s: 1. Raquel Tatiane da Silva  / 9:40.07  2. Micaela Levaggi  / 9:42.09 3. Mirelle Leite da Silva  / 10:13.35   20km Walk Women`s: 1. Viviane Santana Lyra  / 1h:28.30 2. Gabriela de Souza Muniz  / 1h:34.50   High Jump Women`s: 1. Hellen Dayan Tenorio Arboleda  / 1.81m 2. Arielly Monteiro  / 1.78m 3. Martins Valdileia  / 1.75m   Discus Throw Women`s: 1. Izabella Rodriguez da Silva  / 62.87 2. Andressa Oliveira de Morais  / 60.16 3. Yerlyn del Carmen Palacios Mesa  / 55.69   Full Results

River Flow in the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton: Olympics/Paralympics Rowing/Canoe Venue With some concerned with river flow unfairly affecting some rowers/canoe paddlers more than others in both types of races, Rockhampton Regional Council said the months of July and August, when the Olympic/Paralympic competitions will be held traditionally saw the least need for the Fitzroy Barrage to open in response to river flows. Queensland Senator Matt Canavan also says: “Rowing authorities, who wanted the rowing held elsewhere, have raised the issue of the streamflow of the Fitzroy river, but this question has locals scratching their heads as much as the crocodile hype has.” “The Olympic Games are due to be held in winter, and Rockhampton gets barely any rain then.” “A recent hydrological study of the Fitzroy concluded that the river falls to almost zero flow in the winter months.” “World rowing rules state that courses should have no significant current, which is generally interpreted as a streamflow velocity of 0.1m per second or less to ensure fairness across lanes.” “Data from the Fitzroy River shows that in July and August (when the Games will occur) flow rates are below this threshold 99.9 per cent of the time.” “Indeed, the average flow rate at this time of year is half the recommended threshold. And this data is from a gauge upstream of a weir. The flow rates at the rowing course will be even lower than this.” “World rowing authorities have also been flexible on these rules for the Los Angeles games in 2028.” “The rowing in LA will occur at the Marine Stadium at Long Beach.” “This rowing course is connected to the ocean and affected by tides.” “Flow rates in the waters surrounding the course (in LA) have been measured at up to 0.2m per second, double the recommended threshold.” “Marine Stadium at Long Beach has been approved despite this.” “And the rowing course in LA will be the shortest in Olympic history at just 1500m, rather than the standard 2000m.” “Unlike LA, the Fitzroy River is not impacted by tides because barrages control flows from the ocean.” “And, unlike LA, neither the streamflow rules nor the length of the course will need to be compromised to hold Olympic rowing at Rockhampton.” * * * * * * So both World Rowing and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) will need to do their inspections and technical assessments during July/August which is when the Olympic/Paralympic competitions will be held.

No Crocodile Concerns - Olympic Rowing Course, Fitzroy River - Rockhampton   From ABC News Australia:   Crocodile farm owner John Lever, who has been working with the animals for more than 40 years, said the population in the river should not be a concern and could be managed. "I think we have to look at it sensibly. It's a great opportunity ... it's a fabulous river," Mr Lever said.   "Crocodiles are most active at night and there won't be night-time activities. Crocs are actively feeding at the water's edge and the rowing will be held over deep water."   Mr Lever is a long-time advocate of the government re-categorising the stretch of the river where rowing is held as an active removal zone to have crocodiles surveyed, trapped and removed.   He said crocodiles were less active in winter when the Olympics were expected to be held (in July/August winter time).   "You're more likely to get hit by a bus on the way to the boat ramp than you are to be taken by a croc," he said.   "In the winter time when the water temperatures go right down, the crocodiles become lethargic and don't eat much because they can't digest food.”    

Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn, the 7th Baronet of Balindean died early this month aged 72. He was a bobsleigh Olympian for Great Britain in 1976 and 1980. Proves not even aristocrats can live forever...