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Regular season concluded yesterday which means the playoff brackets are now set. 
 
Western Conference
Play In: #7 New Orlean Pelicans v. #8 Los Angeles Lakers for #7, winner to take on #2 Denver Nuggets in the first round, loser to take on the winner of #9 Sacramento Kings and #10 Golden State Warriors for the #8, winner of the second match takes on #1 Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. 
 
#1 Oklahoma City Thunder v. #8 TBD (Second play-in winner)
#4 Dallas Mavericks v. #5 Los Angeles Clippers
#3 Minnesota Timberwolves v. #6 Phoenix Suns
#2 Denver Nuggets v. #7 TBD (First play-in winner)
 
Eastern Conference
Play In: #7 Philadelphia 76ers v. #8 Miami Heat for #7, winner to take on #2 New York Knicks in the first round, loser to take on the winner of #9 Chicago Bulls and #10 Atlanta Hawks for the #8, winner of the second match takes on #1 Boston Celtics in the first round. 
 
#1 Boston Celtics v. #8 TBD (Second play-in winner)
#4 Cleveland Cavaliers v. #5 Orlando Magic
#3 Milwaukee Bucks v. #6 Indiana Pacers
#2 New York Knicks v. #7 TBD (First play-in winner)

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN,IT'S OFFICIAL .MYKOLAS ALEKNA HAS THROWN 74.41 . 

So it seems like the dramatic announcement was all to say she is trying out a new hydration drink this year 
 
 

2024 Danish Open  - Copenhagen (DEN)
April 11th - April 14th 2024
 
Meet Results
 
 
No new OQTs were achieved
 
 
 The following 7 swimmers have been nominated for Olympic selection 
 
 
Women (7):
Elisabeth Sabroe Ebbesen - 4x100m freestyle relay
Julie Kepp Jensen - 50m freestyle
Helena Rosendahl Bach - 200m butterfly, 100m butterfly (OCT)
Martine Damborg - 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x100m medley relay
Schastine Tabor - 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x100m medley relay
Signe Bro - 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x100m medley relay
Thea Blomsterberg - 200m breaststroke, 4x100m medley relay
 
*Team will be confirmed at a later date. Events are my prediction.
** In addition, Casper Puggaard also achieved an OCT and may be nominated for a universality quota.
Source

And
 
Men's:
 
 
 

 

 

 

I have done a simulation of the possible entry lists for Paris 2024.
 
This simulation is based on the latest OQR from IWF (published March 4th).
 
12 entries per weight. Maximum 3 lifters per NOC per gender. Host country (France) using all their 3 quotas across both genders (6 in total). Universality places are distrubuted accordingly to follow the mentioned criteria before. 
 
Green = Qualified/Selected
Red = Not selected due to exceeding NOC's maximum quotas per gender
Yellow = Already selected for another weightclass
 
Women's 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Mohamed Kudus making sure his shoes shine after scoring 2 goals against Freiburg  
 
Westham defeated Freiburg 5-0 , Slavia Prague isn't alone 

Women's Endurance events
 
Women's Team Pursuit:
Confirmed Quotas:          
 
 
Women's Madison:
Confirmed Quotas from Team Pursuit:          
 
Safe Individual Quotas:    
 
Contested Quotas:
 - 4585
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 - 4482
 - 4262
 
The last quota place should come down to a straightforward fight between Uzbekistan and Hong Kong. Mexico could be in the mix, but they probably have too much to do to be able to close the gap. Uzbekistan are not competing in Milton so it will all come down to what Hong Kong can achieve. Hong Kong will need to finish at least 10th to be able to overtake Uzbekistan. Generally, they have been finishing in the range of 10th-12th so whilst it will be difficult, it's not impossible. 
 
Given I used to live in Hong Kong, I've got my fingers crossed that they are able to do enough to get the final quota.
 
 
Women's Omnium:
Confirmed Quotas from Team Pursuit:          
Expected Quotas from Madison:     
Safe Individual Quotas:     
Continental Quota: 
 
Contested Quotas:
 - 2015.50
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 - 1854.50
 
If Uzbekistan hold on and take the final Madison quota, then there are unlikely to be any contested quotas in the Omnium. Hong Kong would take the final individual quota. 
 
If there is a contested quota, Czechia have quite a high bar in order for them to be able to increase their points total as they would need to finish 9th or better but it's not any easier for Spain because although they have a lower discard score, in order to be able to overtake Czechia they would need to finish at least 10th.  
 
Czechia should therefore be safe for the final quota - but they need Hong Kong to help them out by taking the quota in the Madison. 

Before the action kicks off tomorrow, I thought I'd take a look at the individual track events to see if we are likely to see and changes as a result of Milton.
 
Men's Team Pursuit:
Confirmed Quotas:          
 
In my opinion, the Olympic field is set - China could spring a surprise and overtake Belgium, but the two teams have been equally matched across the season so it would seem to be unlikely. At a minimum, China need to finish at least 7th and hope that Belgium have an absolute nightmare in order for them to be in with any real chance. 
 
 
Men's Madison:
Confirmed Quotas from Team Pursuit:          
 
Safe Individual Quotas:    
 
Contested Quotas:
 - 4750
 - 4621
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 - 4398
 
All three are counting 2 NC events from 2024 and all have similar discard scores of 10th or 11th. It will be difficult for Switzerland to be able to do enough to overtake Czechia to get into the last quota spot - they'd need to finish at least 8th and keep 3 places between themselves and Czechia. That is something that they have not been able to do so far in the qualification window so it looks like both Austria and Czechia should qualify for Paris. 
 
 
Men's Omnium:
Confirmed Quotas from Team Pursuit:          
Expected Quotas from Madison:     
Safe Individual Quotas:    
Continental Quota:  
Contested Quotas:
 - 1432
 - 1394
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 - 1231
 - 1189
 
There is potential for change in the final quotas in this event. Colombia should be safe as they have only competed in 2 NC events across the last 2 years whereas Indonesia is already counting their two 2024 NC events. Kazakhstan will need to finish higher than 16th to be able to overtake Indonesia. Hong Kong may have left themselves with too much to do after their poor result in the 2nd leg of last year's NC. 
 
For the continental quota, Egypt will be safe by virtue of the fact that South Africa are not competing in Milton despite being just 40 points off the quota. 
 
If I was a betting man, I'd say that Colombia and Kazakhstan will likely take the last 2 quotas for the men's endurance events.

WITH ANOTHER QUOTA!!!!!!!
 
Bit lucky near the end, but so so happy for Nicholas D’Amour 

Part 2:
 
Men
 Solomon Timo
 Stephen Kiptoo
 Kennedy Kimutai
 Alphonce Felix Simbu
 Ben Chelimo Somikwo
 Titus Kimutai Kipkosgei
 Raymond Kipchumba Choge
 Andrew Rotich Kwemoi
 Mulugeta Asefa Una
 Titus Kipruto
 Elisha Rotich
 Bethwell Kipkemboi
 Cosmas Matolo Muteti
 Chalu Deso
 Matthias Kyburz
 
Women
 Veronica Maina
 Rodah Jepkorir
 Monica Chebet
 Mare Dibaba
 Pauline Chemming Korikwiang
 Ruth Jebet
 Ruti Aga
 Angela Tanui
 Evaline Chirchir
 Jessica Stenson
 Tigist Gashaw
 Tigist Memuye
 Mestawut Fekir
 Enatnesh Alamrew Tirusew
 Vivian Jepkemei Cheruiyot
 Valentine Chepkwemoi Mateiko
 Rahma Tusa
 Yenenesh Tilahun Dinkesa
 Medina Deme Armino
 Ethlemahu Sintayehu
 Emily Chepkemoi Arusio
 
 

The Following Athletes Have Hit The Marathon Qualification Standard Since My Last Update On 25th February:
 
Men
 Benson Kipruto
 Timothy Kiplagat
 Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich
 Hailemaryom Kiros
 Tsegaye Getachew
 Haimro Alame
 Simon Kariuki
 Eliud Kipchoge
 Victor Kiplangat
 Bedan Karoki
 Tadesse Abraham
 Collins Kipkirui Kipkorir 
 Edmond Kipngetich
 Ilass Aouani
 Asbel Rutto
 Brian Kipsang
 Sila Kiptoo
 Jemal Mekonen
 Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo
 Edwin Kiptoo
 Mike Kiptum Boit
 Balew Yihunle
 Solomon Kirwa Yego
 Derseh Kinde
 Ashenafi Moges
 Laban Kipngetich Korir
 Timothy Kipkorir
 Josphat Boit
 Tadu Abate
 Abay Alemu
 Nicholas Kirwa
 Jie He
 Shaohui Yang
 
 
Women
 Sutume Asda Kebede
 Rosemary Wanjiru
 Amane Beriso Shankule
 Sifan Hassan
 Besty Saina
 Meseret Abebayahau
 Khishigsaikhan Galbadrakh
 Degitu Azimeraw
 Shuko Genemo
 Meseret Dinke
 Zinah Senbeta
 Kaoutar Boulaid
 Eunice Chebichii Chumba
 Yuya Xia 
 Delvine Relin Meringor
 Stacey Chepkemboi Ndiwa
 () Volka Mazuronka
 Atsede Bayisha
 Ivyne Jeruto
 Lydia Naliaka Smith
 Emebet Niguse
 Fikrte Wereta
 Desi Jisa Mokonin
 Visiline Jepkesho
 Betelihem Afenigus
 Yebrgual Melese
 Sifa Mekalu
 Munkhzaya Bayartsogt
 Celestine Chepchirchir
 Sintayehu Tilahun
 Jackline Sakilu
 
The Following Athletes Have Hit The Marathon Qualification Standard But Their NOC Have Already Confirmed Their Olympic Participants: 
 
Men
 Yusuke Nishiyama
 Kenya Sonota 
 Kyohei Hosoya 
 Shungo Yokota
 Shin Kimura 
 
Women
 Hitomi Niiya
 Yuka Ando 
 Ayuko Suzuki
 Rika Kaseda
 Hikari Ohnishi
 
Part 1

Paris Marathon
April 7, 2024
 
 
 
Bunch of Kenia and Ethiopia in men's and women's event and...
 
Men's marathon
 Matthias KYBURZ

Qualification for the World Athletics Relays has concluded as of today, here are the nations that have qualified. 14 quotas will be up for grabs in each of the 5 events. 
 
Women’s 4x100m:
Women’s 4x400m:
 
Men’s 4x100m:
Men’s 4x400m:
Mixed 4x400m:

First  fencer at the Olympics since 1984.

should now have a representative in fencing 
 
I’ll be pretty happy if they can get additional quotas in archery, athletics, or any other sports. 

Kruz Schembri won the men's foil quota

QUOTA!!!!!!!!!  

Here's a look at some notable national meets coming up next week:
 
 Danish Open - April 11-14
 
Last chance for Danish swimmers to qualify for the Olympics. Julie Jensen (W 50m freestyle), Thea Blomsterberg (W 200m breaststroke) and Helena Bach (W 200m butterfly) are already qualified.
 
Entry list & results
 
Livestream
 
 New Zealand National Championships - April 9-13
 
Last chance for Kiwi swimmers to qualify for the Olympics. Erika Fairweather (W 200m, 400m, 800m freestyle), Eve Thomas (W 400m, 800m freestyle) and Lewis Clareburt (M 400m IM) are already qualified.
 
Entry List
 
Results
 
Livestream
 
Selection Criteria
 
 South African National Championships - April 8-13
 
Last chance for South African swimmers to qualify for the Olympics. Ibelieve if two swimmers fail to pass their entry times, the following will guarantee their selection. Everyone else needs to reach the OQT.
Pieter Coetze (M 100m backstroke, M 200m backstroke) Chad le Clos (M 100m butterfly) Matt Sates (M 100m butterfly, M 200m butterfly, M 200m IM) Kaylene Corbett (W 200m breaststroke) Erin Gallagher (W 100m butterfly) Rebecca Meder (W 200m IM) Tatjana Smith (Schoenmaker) (W 100m breaststroke, W 200m breaststroke)  
Entry List
 
Unfortunately that's all I can find at the moment. Results should be on Meet Mobile or here eventually. 
 
 Hungarian National Championships - April 9-12
 
Unlike the other meets, Hungarian athletes still have until the end of the qualifying window to qualify and the athletes with the two best times in each event with an OQT will be taken.
 
Entry List & Results
 
Livestream

Shiffrin and AA Kilde got engaged
 

Johan Søe has been selected for  in the IQFoil

Road Cycling Squad Selection 
 
 
Men's Road Race:
Mads Pedersen 
Mattias Skjelmose
Michael Morkov - Morkov is also expected to be part of the Madison team on the track.
 
The fourth rider will be announced later in the year and a decision still to be taken on who will fill the 2 individual time trial spots.
 
Source: News | DIF

Women's 59kg quotas
 
 and 
 
next in line: 
 
this is a bit messed up because Ukraine should be banned from the Olympics (still not a sure thing). China might not pick up this weight as well. (Luo Shifang broke the WR but injured herself in the process, not sure how serious it was)
 
and when it comes to realocation, USA will pick 3 other weights, this Belgian girl is also qualified at 49kg!! she is currently 59kg but still I don't how is the order of things, can she wait for a reallocated quota in this weight (which she prefers) or she has to confirm her 49kg quota first ? 
 
MHL has the continental quota for now (she might even get into top 10) 

British Qualification Tracker (after Day 1) 
 
Priority 1: 1st place finishers with nomination time (guaranteed selection)
Freya Colbert - W 200m Freestyle, W 4x200m Freestyle Relay Keanna MacInnes - W 200m Butterfly Adam Peaty - M 100m Breaststroke  
Priority 2: Relay swimmers (guaranteed selection)
Medi Harris - W 4x200m Freestyle Relay Lucy Hope - W 4x200m Freestyle Relay Abbie Wood - W 200m Freestyle , W 4x200m Freestyle Relay  
Priority 5: 2nd place finishers with nomination time
Laura Stephens - W 200m Butterfly  
Candidates for Priority 4 - Discretionary Picks
Freya Anderson - W 100m Freestyle, W 200m Freestyle Kieran Bird - M 400m Freestyle James Wilby - M 100m Breaststroke

61kg quotas, no change in top 10 even though some of them improved their results
 
 and
 
next in line in case of reallocation: