Athletics IAAF World Championships 2017

[Jur 689]

hace 2 horas, heywoodu said:

 

First time since 1991 (!) that there's no Jesus Angel Garcia in the 50k 

 

Did he retire?

No.

He didn't compete at National Championships because he expected his performance in 2016 to be enough to be added to the team, but 3 men match the qualification criteria and he was left out.

[Jur 689]

Also, any news in the women's 50km race walk entrys?

 

Inês Henriques and Erin Talcott both confirmed they would compete, but what about the other three girls that matched criteria?

[Dunadan 1,103]

54 minutes ago, Jur said:

Also, any news in the women's 50km race walk entrys?

 

Inês Henriques and Erin Talcott both confirmed they would compete, but what about the other three girls that matched criteria?

Katie Burnett is also named in the US team http://www.usatf.org/News/Team-USATF-ready-for-repeat-success-in-return-to-L.aspx

[Dragon 2,062]

1 hour ago, Jur said:

Also, any news in the women's 50km race walk entrys?

 

Inês Henriques and Erin Talcott both confirmed they would compete, but what about the other three girls that matched criteria?

Has Henriques definitely been confirmed as an entrant?

Her qualifying time was set in a race that wasn't approved as a qualifying competition so the IAAF would have to change the rules to get her in.

[dcro 10,210]

44 minutes ago, Dragon said:

Has Henriques definitely been confirmed as an entrant?

Her qualifying time was set in a race that wasn't approved as a qualifying competition so the IAAF would have to change the rules to get her in.

Well, her time there was ratified as a World record. Makes no sense that it doesn't count for qualification.

Edited July 28, 2017 by dcro

[Dragon 2,062]

I'm sure they will change the rules to allow her to compete.

And maybe the Brazilian will also be allowed to race (as the best South American) - making a maximum of 6

[Jur 689]

According to portuguese press, Inès is compiting in 50km:

http://www.record.pt/modalidades/atletismo/detalhe/mundiais-de-londres-divulgada-a-lista-dos-21-atletas-portugueses.html

 

Well I hope the 2 chinese athletes and the brazilian compete. In my opinion IAAF should open their hand a little bit and invite up to 10 athletes, at least for having an accepting number...

[intoronto 6,850]

Canada received additional invitations:

Annie Leblanc (800m), Maria Bernard (3000m steeplechase), Angela Whyte (100m hurdles), Alyx Treasure (high jump), Taryn Suttie (shot put), Kelsie Ahbe (pole vault), Lindsey Butterworth (800m), and Leya Buchanan (100m) and Alycia Butterworth (3000m steeplechase). Brendon Rodney will now also participate in the men’s 100m.

 

Source:http://athletics.ca/athletics-canada-names-2017-iaaf-world-championships-team/#sthash.CwUU71qz.dpbs 

 

 

[heywoodu 16,434]

2 hours ago, Jur said:

According to portuguese press, Inès is compiting in 50km:

http://www.record.pt/modalidades/atletismo/detalhe/mundiais-de-londres-divulgada-a-lista-dos-21-atletas-portugueses.html

 

Well I hope the 2 chinese athletes and the brazilian compete. In my opinion IAAF should open their hand a little bit and invite up to 10 athletes, at least for having an accepting number...

 

Or, like Evan Dunfee suggested, tell all 20km competitors they can start in the 50 if they want. It's not perfect, but surely there are several who'd like to give it a try. 

[heywoodu 16,434]

On 7/27/2017 at 03:01, juliosilva said:

 TEAM BRAZIL

 

Pole Vault: Thiago Braz da Silva

 

Not anymore, he's out.

http://www.surtoolimpico.com.br/2017/07/devido-ma-fase-thiago-braz-esta-fora-do.html