Athletics 2021 Discussion Thread

[Wumo 2,047]

[rybak 1,941]

South African star Luvo Manyonga is provisionally suspended by AIU. He is suspected of violating the whereabouts regulations.

[Grassmarket 850]

British coach Lloyd Cowan has died at age 58.  Coached many good British athletes, but best-known for working with World & Olympic 400m Champion Christine Ohuruogu.

[Grassmarket 850]

First high quality televised Indoor Meet of the year coming up this weekend - the Vanderbilt University Commodore Indoor.  Featuring teams from several of the best American Universities.  Usually good international representation.  Over two days, Friday & Saturday European time.  Expect many World’s Best marks!

 

 

[Dragon 1,007]

WORLD RECORD ALERT

 

[Dragon 1,007]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jan/14/brianna-mcneal-olympic-100m-hurdles-champion-could-face-eight-year-ban

 

Brianna McNeal, Olympic 100m hurdles champion, could face eight-year ban
Charge is for ‘tampering with the results management process’

[dcro 8,190]

58 minutes ago, Dragon said:

WORLD RECORD ALERT

 

I am willing to bet many internet points on him changing allegiance to France before Paris 2024. 

[SalamAkhi 132]

31 minutes ago, dcro said:

I am willing to bet many internet points on him changing allegiance to France before Paris 2024. 

Not gonna happen

[Dragon 1,007]

34 minutes ago, dcro said:

I am willing to bet many internet points on him changing allegiance to France before Paris 2024. 

Can't happen unless he misses Tokyo 2021.

Because of the postponement the three years out of competition he needs to serve won't be finished until after the entries close for Paris

[Grassmarket 850]

Great 4x400m race from the US college circuit last weekend
 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9172327/Incredible-moment-University-Michigan-freshman-track-star-makes-stunning-comeback-4x400-relay.html

 

Not as good as the GOAT From the Depths of Hell Race though.