Athletics WA World Championships 2023

[Vektor 3,326]

Are these "minor injuries" are really just minor injuries, or is there some kind of advancement in the anti-doping program and some training programs are avoiding the Worlds deliberately? It did see some rumors about this online now that these announced injuries and recently announced doping violations are stating to add up, but yeah, they are just rumors. 

Edited August 12, 2023 by Vektor

[ChandlerMne 1,212]

6 hours ago, Josh said:

The three Ukrainians, Patterson, Olyslagers (+ Maybe Cunningham) will all be favored over Topic. I see no instance in which she'll win a medal. 

True, they are all clear favs for medals.

On the other hand, i saw many surprises in high jump last 30 years i follow WC. 

Plus, Topic is waaaaay younger than all her opponents, she just won U20 ECh title. 

[heywoodu 16,465]

1 hour ago, Vektor said:

Are these "minor injuries" are really just minor injuries, or is there some kind of advancement in the anti-doping program and some training programs are avoiding the Worlds deliberately? It did see some rumors about this online now that these announced injuries and recently announced doping violations are stating to add up, but yeah, they are just rumors. 

In the case of McLaughlin it also kind of feels like wanting to keep her 'unbeatable aura' alive towards the Olympics. Kind of a Bob Kersee thing to keep athletes from competing a lot, especially McLaughlin barely ever competes compared to plenty of other top athletes.

[heywoodu 16,465]

9 hours ago, rafalgorka said:

W 400m will be the highlight of the WCH for me.

A lot less for me now that McLaughlin is out and the race is devalued somewhat

 

Although of course in the end history doesn't really remember who was not there.

[phelps 8,730]

1 hour ago, Vektor said:

Are these "minor injuries" are really just minor injuries, or is there some kind of advancement in the anti-doping program and some training programs are avoiding the Worlds deliberately? It did see some rumors about this online now that these announced injuries and recently announced doping violations are stating to add up, but yeah, they are just rumors. 

you know, when something goes wrong in "that" department (especially in the year before the olympics, whan all the new weapons have to be tested), the "minor injury" thing is always an excellent excuse (for those who want to trust that) 

[Vektor 3,326]

On a less dark note, I see that we finally have a map of the venue and its surroundings. 

 

https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/document/64d3777c41260e1767542b83.pdf

 

This sure will be a test of the public transport as tram 1, 2 and 24 will be overloaded like they never have been before. H7 might be the best option for anyone who wants to travel in the direction of the city centre. 

 

I wonder when the medal ceremonies will take place at the "medal plaza". I think they should have it between the sessions, right after the morning session. But I can't find any information about that. There should be a separate broadcast window for that, but I am not seeing it on the program. 

Edited August 12, 2023 by Vektor

[Josh 13,532]

56 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

In the case of McLaughlin it also kind of feels like wanting to keep her 'unbeatable aura' alive towards the Olympics. Kind of a Bob Kersee thing to keep athletes from competing a lot, especially McLaughlin barely ever competes compared to plenty of other top athletes.

Yeah I've noticed that too with Kersee. Wonder if Athing Mu will soon follow suit. 

Edited August 12, 2023 by Josh

[Vektor 3,326]

11 minutes ago, Josh said:

Yeah I've noticed that too with Kersee. Wonder if Athing Mu will soon follow suit. 

Isn't her withdrawal almost certain at this point as well? Why would they talk about skipping the Worlds a few days before the event if they show up here anyway? 

[Josh 13,532]

2 minutes ago, Vektor said:

Isn't her withdrawal almost certain at this point as well? Why would they talk about skipping the Worlds a few days before the event if they show up here anyway? 

Entry list still has her still listed as competing so who knows. Although I do agree it's strange 

[Josh 13,532]

Reigning World Champion and current World Record holder  Amusan cleared to compete 

 

https://dailypost.ng/2023/08/12/tobi-amusan-cleared-to-compete-in-world-championship/