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[Biathlonfan 842]

4.80 for pole vault world leader Hana Moll at mt sac relays. 

[Biathlonfan 842]

3 hours ago, Josh said:

Seems like he had more in the tank, he was looking back with 5m to go

JULIA TUNKS 63.58 AT MT SAC RELAYS .

[Josh 13,615]

News from this week

 

14 year old   Melanie Doggett with a PB of 11.01 in the girls 100m at the Bill Thornton Invitational

 

Another 14 year old,  Charlotte Ehioghae with a 23.07 in the U16 girls 200m at the Australian Junior Championships

 

 Adejah Hodge with a WL and PB of 10.77 in the women's 100m at the Tom Jones Memorial  ahead of  Shenese Walker in 10.80

 

9.82 (+2/8m/s) for  Jelani Watkins in the men's 100m final at the Mt Sac Relays, ahead of  Eddie Nketia (out of nowhere have a scary relay) in 9.84, and  Garrett Kaalund in 9.90

 

10.92 for the legend Elaine Thompson-Herah in the women's 100m heats at the Velocity Fest 19, fastest time for her since 2023, she's well and truly back. 

 

Boston Marathon

13 men under 2:06 

2:01:52  John Korir, 5th fastest performer in history

2:02:47  Alphonce Simbu, NR

2:02:50  Benson Kipruto 

2:03:42 Hailemayaram Kiros 

2:03:45  Zouhair Talbi, AR and NR

2:04:18  Tebello Ramakongoana, NR

2:04:35  Charles Hicks, under the previous AR and NR
2:04:47  Richard Ringer

2:05:32  Alex Masai

2:05:35  Milkesha Mikesha

2:05:41  Clayton Young
2:05:46  Ryan Ford

2:05:56  Joe Klecker

[Grassmarket 4,313]

Some good quality African meets on the calendar in the week leading up to the World Relays

 

24 April: Kip Keino Classic, Nairobi (KEN) – Gold
26 April: Botswana Golden Grand Prix, Gaborone (BOT) – Silver
28 April: Simbine Classic, Pretoria (RSA) – Silver

 

Here's a preview for Nairobi tomorrow.

 

Global stars ready to light up Nairobi | PREVIEWS | World Athletics

[Monzanator 5,136]

Ah, let's hope they manage to put  "presentable" lines in the field events in Nairobi this time 

[Grassmarket 4,313]

Your where to watch page for tomorrow.    Late afternoon in most European Countries.

 

 

https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-continental-tour/where-to-watch?countryCode=GB&eventId=7233226

[Josh 13,615]

77.64m for Anthonett Nabwe at the Drake Relays in women’s hammer throw 

 

She only went above 70m for the first time earlier this month and is already a medal contender 

[Biathlonfan 842]

80.03 for  Camryn Rogers at the Kip keino classic.

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More highlights

 

21.89 WL for  Gabby Thomas in the women's 200m at the Kip Keino Classic,  Cambrea Sturgis not far behind in a huge PB of 21.96

 

 Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage continues his strong stretch of form with a 89.28m effort in men's javelin throw, just off his NR of 89.37m

 Sinesipho Dambile with a PB of 19.77 in the men's 200m

 

10.03 PB for 18 year old  Gary Card in the men's 100m at the Penn Relays