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Surprised they didn’t add an extra swimming mixed relay as well. How they going to fit in the Mixed 4x100 in athletics without it clashing with the non mixed or 100/200 where most will be competing.

Adam Peaty has suggested underneath the announcement he will be going to LA to compete in the 50 breast,

Some of the events work better than others. Tactics will only be a watchable thing in the longest two slams - the others are two quick for anyone to do so and it be watchable. The hurdles having a flat race is just odd - they at least some of the time need to do the hurdles second as well.

Different what the UK got on TNT where Steve Cram (The voice of Athletics on the BBC for the last 25 years) took part in the praising of the Atmosphere (Which sounded ridiculous as it wasn’t very good). Some of the races were ok but it was so flat. The hurdles are a big flaw because 1 hurdle and 1 flat race is not a mixing of different categories and skills in the way the other events can be. 3000 and 5000m be too similar as well I think. I don’t get why they started in Kingston. Anyone could tell it would struggle for attendance there more than in the USA. Also I’m surprised Johnson invited Naser with her ban.

Be interesting to see if this goes to CAS and/or faces legal issues and chaotic protests in support and against in certain countries. There is already talk of rival demonstrations in favour and against at London Diamond League this summer.

It’s not just that. It’s part of the whole cutting numbers to raise standards policy.

Team England has set a limit of about 50 for Atheltics. Down from the 75-100+ the last few have had,

Europe and Egypt are the same time zone’s so I’m not sure they will go for that. Also on paper Saudi/Qatar/UAE would be less risk than Egypt due to being more experienced at hosting events.

Arguably a bit Team Sky/British Cycling.

James West very unhappy on his Instagram at not being selected.

If the UK bids it will be Manchester not London if Coe has anything to do with it.

Sounds like Norway might be banned from Ski Jumping.

I don’t like the time trials that much in the snow sports when the best doesn’t start last.

Postponed. Comment words think tomorrow.

I can’t imagine they can reschedule it and being a team event that probably cancelled

Why time is the final today?

What time does it start this morning. Wiki says 11.00 GMT+ 1 but my TV says 12.15 GMT+1

What time is the relay today. Wiki says 12.30 GMT+1 but my TV says says 14.00 GMT+1.

The Men’s 50k on Saturday is not live on British TV.. Only available on streaming. Highlights on in the evening, The Women’s is on through on Sunday. .

And if they stop Ski Jumping would go down to only Germany and Austria being properly competitive for the men with Slovenia only competitive for the Women.

Maybe they will get their funding back now.

Been some great cross country races. Let’s hope the rest remain competitive and we don’t have too many meals being won by massive distances. The British commentators complained at the end as they felt it should still be 15km. Plus they think Johaug will stay for another year and do the Olympics. Is that likely?

It took an hour to decide if Austria would keep their bronze.

I heard the commentator talk about the increased effort France is putting into the sport ready for 2030. Maybe a sign they will try and keep it in their games.

Not great for Winter Olympics long term future