Vektor 3,196 Posted August 12, 2023 #111 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) 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 phelps and maestro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerMne 646 Posted August 12, 2023 #112 Share Posted August 12, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,615 Posted August 12, 2023 #113 Share Posted August 12, 2023 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. Josh 1 If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,615 Posted August 12, 2023 #114 Share Posted August 12, 2023 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. Josh 1 If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phelps 7,047 Posted August 12, 2023 #115 Share Posted August 12, 2023 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vektor 3,196 Posted August 12, 2023 #116 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh 6,657 Posted August 12, 2023 #117 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vektor 3,196 Posted August 12, 2023 #118 Share Posted August 12, 2023 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh 6,657 Posted August 12, 2023 #119 Share Posted August 12, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh 6,657 Posted August 13, 2023 #120 Share Posted August 13, 2023 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/ De_Gambassi, Vektor and maestro 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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