Athletics 2024 Discussion Thread

[Josh 11,526]

18 hours ago, Biathlonfan said:

Jackson pulls up....

 

 

[Grassmarket 4,029]

Unfortunately clashing with Monaco tomorrow night are the Morton Games from Dublin.  Always a good night though. Rain guaranteed.

 

 

 

[Grassmarket 4,029]

Meeting this afternoon from Kortrijk 

 

 

[Orangehair43 285]

Sedjati is so clearly doping. Coe must be pulling his hair out at how many likely dopers will be winning medals in Paris 

[PHI2019 309]

Femke Bol sets new European record in the 400 meters hurdles of 50.95 seconds in La Chaux-de-Fonds. She is only the second athlete to go under 51 seconds in the event

Edited July 14, 2024 by PHI2019

[Josh 11,526]

 

[heywoodu 16,004]

It is on  

[Josh 11,526]

1 minute ago, heywoodu said:

It is on  

Bol hasn’t beaten McLaughlin in their many many head to head meetings, although I think both will go sub 51, I think there’ll be a clear gold medal winner (McLaughlin) 

[heywoodu 16,004]

Just now, Josh said:

Bol hasn’t beaten McLaughlin in their many many head to head meetings, although I think both will go sub 51, I think there’ll be a clear gold medal winner (McLaughlin) 

Sure, McLaughlin is definitely the favourite, but Bol has certainly increased her chances somewhat today. If she's able to go sub-51, McLaughlin can't have a mediocre day or something, she does need to be on top of her game.

[Josh 11,526]

5 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

Sure, McLaughlin is definitely the favourite, but Bol has certainly increased her chances somewhat today. If she's able to go sub-51, McLaughlin can't have a mediocre day or something, she does need to be on top of her game.

Oh for sure. 
 

But unless she gets injured/ill before or during the Olympics, I don’t see that happening. She’s what you would call “the perfect example of consistency” in the sport of athletics.