by Larry EderIn that 5,000 meters in Huesden, behind 12:59.43 by Albert Rop, a NR for Bahrain, came pbs by Ben True (13:11.59) and Hassan Mead (13:11.80). In the mix was Ryan Hill, who ran 13:14.22, a pb and an A standard, which means the third placer in the US champs is going to Moscow! Thirteen men ran sub 13:20!
Choge and B. Kipruto out
NAIROBI (KEN, Jul 13): Not too many surprises at the Kenyan World Trials. In 800 m Anthony Chemut won in 1:44.33 in a close sprint over Ferguson Rotich in 1:44.38 and new name Jeremiah Mutai in 1:44.59. For the world team wildcard for David Rudisha (if healthy) is confirmed. One of the favorites Timothy Kitum was 7th 1:46.24. In 800 m according to prediction win for Eunice Sum in 1:59.3 over Janeth Jepkosgei in 1:59.7 and third place for Winny Chebet in 2:00.0. The 1500 m was topped by marvellous-trio Silas Kiplagat (3:33.7), Asbel Kiprop (3:33.8) and Nickson Chepseba (3:33.9). Selection also for fourth Bethwell Birgen 3:34.2. No surprise in women 1500 m with Hellen Obiri to win in 4:06.91 over the young talent Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon in 4:07.00 and former olympic champ Nancy Langat in4:07.23. In steeple men Conseslus Kipruto took an easy win in 8:13.5 over Abel Mutai in 8:14.0, Brimin Kipruto in 8:14.5 and Jairus Kipchoge in 8:16.3. Only sixth place in 8:26.70 for Olympic champ Ezekiel Kemboi who jogged last 600 m and also beaten to 12th Paul Kipsiele Koech (8:53.3). But Kemboi and Koech were selected so out remains former olympic winner Brimin Kipruto. Milcah Chemos won the women steeple in 9:38.6 over Gladys Kipkemoi in 9:39.7, Hyvin Jepkemoi9:39.5 and world leader Lydia Chepkurui 9:42.4. In the 5000 m top three places for Isaiah Koech (13:35.12), Thomas Longosiwa (13:36.82) and Edwin Soi (13:39.49). Fourth spot in the team for John Kipkoech over Augustine Choge despite the fact that Choge was fourth13:41.59 and Kipkoech fifth 13:44.13. Mercy Cherono confirmed her shape when winning women 5000 m in 15:58.39 sprinting over Viola Kibiwott 15:59.20 and Margareth Muriuki Wangari in 16:01.88. The top surprise was the dominance of Japan based runners in the 10 000 m. First position for Bidan Karoki in 27:31.61 over Paul Tanui in 27:32.76 and Kenneth Kipkemoi in 27:41.28. While in women 10k surprisingly out Florence Kiplagat and Linet Masai (6th 34:10.02). Win for Gladys Cherono in 33:43.03 at sprint over CC world champ Emily Chebet in 33:43.78 and Sally Kaptich in 33:45.81. Julius Yego achieved in javelin new national record 82.09. Mike Mokamba (20.86) and Maureen Jelagat (51.63) who won the men 200m and women 400m races and Alphas Kishoiyan 45.76 in the 400 m. From Alberto Stretti.
Zalewski 20.41, Trost 198
TAMPERE (FIN, Jul 13): Adam Gemili did not achieved the double during Saturday programme at European U23 Championships as he finished fourth in the 200 m 20.51. Poland´s Karol Zalewski won in PB 20.41 (-0.3) ahead of other Briton Danny Talbot 20.46 and Czech Pavel Maslak with second NR 20.49. Interesting day for Norway running star Henrik Ingebrigtsen who was out in the 1500 m heats (after a fall, but his brother Filip advanced) and then won the 5000 m in14:19.39. Good quality in the men 400 m hurdles, winning Emir Bekric of Serbia new national record 48.76. 49.19 for second Briton Sebastian Rodger and third Ramus Magi of Estonia (for him a NR). French Simon Krauss won the hurdles 13.55 (-0.4) with Dutch Koen Smet second 13.58 PB. Lithuanian Andrius Gudzius won the discus 62.40 and Belarus hammer gold for Zahar Makhroshka 74.63. On the women side top mark from young Italian Alessa Trost with 198 national U23 mark over Airine Palsyte of Lithuania 192. Also top marks in the pole vault as Russian Angelina Zhuk-Krasnova improved to 470, PB for second Anzhelika Sidorova 460 and third Angelica Bengtsson of Sweden 455. Jodie Williams won the 200 m in 22.92 (-0.5) PB ahead of French Lenora Guion-Firmin 22.96 PB as she earlier won the 400 m in 51.68 also PB. She achieved all that within one hour. German Gesa-Felicitas Krause won the steeple 9:38.91, in 100 m hurdles Isabelle Pedersen of Norway 13.12 (-0.1) and in the 400 m hurdles personal best for winning Vera Rudakova from Russia 55.92. Briton Sophie Hitchon got the hammer 70.72 and her team-mate Katarina Johnson-Thompson leads the heptathlon with 3761 points.
Japanese walking win
DONETSK (UKR, Jul 13): Fourth day of IAAF World Youth Championships started with walking wins for Russian Olga Shargina at the 5000 m distance in 22:13.91 world youth leader. Very close race in boys 10 000 m for Japanese surprise Toshikazu Yamanishi 41:53.80 over Russian Maksim Krasnov 42:03.10 at sprint over Diego Garcia from Spain 42:03.32. Hungary scored hammer win for Reka Gyuratz 73.20 meet record (3 kg). Also in girls pole vault Robeilys Peinado from Venezuela confirmed the favorite role with 425 win. Surprises in boys high jump as Woo Sang-Hyeok from Korea won with 220 over Bai Jiaxu of China 218 and Jamaican Christoff Bryan 216. Cuban clear win in triple for Lazaro Martinez 16.63 (+1.8) PB and meet record. After bronze in hammer now gold for Australian Matt Denny in discus with 67.54 2013 youth leader and PB. Second German Henning Prufer 65.62. South African Helene Swanepoel won the girls 400 m hurdles 58.08, in the boys race Marvin Williams from USA 50.39. Ethiopian Tigist Gashaw confirmed the predictions and won the 1500 m in4:14.25. Kenyan Alfred Kipketer won the boys 800 m in 1:48.01. German Celina Leffler won the heptathlon with 5747 points with British favorite Morgan Lake without a medal after disastrous long jump below 5 meters. USA were impressive in girls medley relay women with a superb WYL of 2:07.13 in front of Japan with 2:08.39 PB and Canada in 2:08.52. WYL also in boys medley relay with 1:52.18 from Japan over USA in 1:52.19 and Qatar 1:52.47. After boys 200 m semifinals it is clear that for first time USA will not have boys in both 100 m and 200 m finals at this championships. Ariana Washington from USA clocked fastest girls 200 m semifinal 23.19 (0.0). With the help from Alberto Stretti.
Nesta Carter 9.87, Barrett beats Vlasic
MADRID (ESP, Jul 13): Jamaican relay world record holder Nesta Carter highlighted the Madrid 2013 IAAF World Challenge meet with fast meet record 9.87 (+1.8) what is 2rd best of the year behind Tyson Gay. Second US Mokie Salaam 10.07 and third Calesio Newman 10.10 ahead of Antoine Adams 10.14 and home Angel David Rodriguez with Moscow standard 10.15. Women 100 m also fast with Barbara Pierre meet record 10.92 (+1.5) over team-mates Shalonda Solomon 11.04 and Alexandria Anderson 11.07. Expected high jump duel saw this time Brigetta Barrett winning over Blanka Vlasic after jump-off. Both cleared 198 in second and after missing 201 they tried again at 201 but no success. Bar went down to 198 and only Barrett was trying and so won despite no clearance. 195 and tie for third for Emma Green Tregaro and Ruth Beitia. US Brandon Johnson third from US Champs improved to 1:43.84 in the 800 m ahead of Europeans Marcin Lewandowski1:44.32 and Kevin Lopez 1:44.77. Bahamian relay olympic winner Ramon Miller clocked 45.20 in the 400 m ahead of US Manteo Mitchell 45.25 and Arman Hall 45.30 with fourth Nick Ekelund-Arenander new Danish record 45.50. Kenyan Cyrus Rutto won the 3000 m in 7:46.74. In the expected 400 m hurdles duel Justin Gaymon beat stronger names in 48.69, second Johnny Dutch 48.75, third Jehue Gordon 49.17. In technical events Cuban Lazaro Borges beat on count back Sergey Kucheryanu both 571. Cuban Wilfredo Martinez leaped to 806 (+3.9) win over Louis Tsatoumas 805 (+0.7). Surprise in the shot put as Bulgarian record holder Georgi Ivanov 20.57 beat World champion David Storl 20.50. Home discus win for Frank Casanas 63.00. In women distances US wins for Latavia Thomas 800 m 2:01.75 and Gabrielle Anderson 4:08.54 1500 m. Favorite wins in triple (Irina Gumenyuk of Russia 14.32, +0.2) and javelin (Linda Stahl, Germany, 60.61).
Albert Rop sub 13
HEUSDEN (BEL, Jul 13): The KBC Nacht (EA Premium) saw again top distance running. But biggest home star Jonathan Borlee lost the 400 m as third 45.62 to US David Verburg 45.43 and Kind Butler 45.50. Albert Rop won the 5000 m in national record for Bahrain 12:59.43 ahead of Ben St. Lawrence of Australia 13:10.83 and personal bests for US runners Ben True 13:11.59 and Hassan Mead 13:11.80. Top European German Arne Gabius as 6th 13:12.50 PB. In total 13 runners clocked sub 13:20 times. In the 800 m Abdulaziz Mohammed of Saudi Arabia improved to 1:44.36 with US Charles Jock second 1:45.84, favorite Abraham Rotich fourth 1:46.10. Jordan McNamara of USA won the 1500 m in 3:35.39 with Spanish David Bustos second 3:35.69 ahead of Olympic medalist Abdelaati Iguider 3:35.74. In women distances Sifan Hassan won the 800 m, another PB 2:00.86. Meraf Bahta of Eritrea won the 1500 m in national record 4:05.11. She was followed by Ethiopian juniors with life-time bests Embaye 4:05.16 and Teferi 4:05.35. German Diana Sujew as best European 5th in 4:05.62 PB. In hurdles Andrew Riley in 13.39 (-1.8) as Ryan Brathwaite was disqualifed after a false start. In women hurdles Kristi Castlin 12.77 (-1.3). Turquoise Thompson won the 400 m hurdles in 55.47 and Aleen Bailey the 200 m in 23.25 (+1.9). In technical events Ignisious Gaisah 793 (+0.7) long jump, Mirela Demireva 189 high jump and Mary Saxer 460 pole vault. Ukrainain Roman Avramenko won the javelin with good 84.23. Belarus Andrey Kravchenko won the special triathlon with 2567 points (753 long jump, 62.17 javelin and 49.15 400 m) over Ingmar Vos and Eelco Sintnicolaas both the same 2411 points.
Jimmy Vicaut twice 9.95
PARIS (FRA, Jul 13): European indoor champion Jimmy Vicaut was the star of second day of National Championships at the Charlety Stadium. He clocked finally sub 10 in the 100 m and even twice. First in heats 9.95 (+0.9) and then again the same 9.95 (+0.3) in the finals. Second Christophe Lemaitre 10.19. Another top mark at 100 m hurdles, European lead and personal best for Cindy Billaud 12.59 (+1.1, already in heats 12.75 +0.1). Second Alice Decaux also PB 12.70 and third Reina-Flor Okori 12.83. Myriam Soumare won the women 100 m in 11.30 (+1.3). World indoor record holder Teddy Tamgho won the triple with windy 17.49 (+2.1, legal 17.45 +0.8) over improved Yann Rapinier 17.45 (+0.9) PB. Top two in decathlon scored career bests, Gael Querin 8146 and Bastian Auzeil 8022. In slow 1500 m Florian Carvalho won in 3:47.85, Bob Tahri third 3:48.59. Marion Lotout cleared 450 to win the pole vault. Fast 10 000 m walk on the track as Kevin Campion improved to 38:37.02 over Yohan Diniz 39:27.63.
James Dasaolu 9.91 in semifinal
BIRMINGHAM (GBR, Jul 13): In the semis of 100 m at Sainsbury British Championships and World Trials James Dasaolu clocked second best by an Briton ever and European leading 2013 9.91 (+1.1). Then did not run the final after touch of cramp in the fast semi. Dwain Chambers won in 10.04 (+1.9, windy 10.02 +3.4 in his semi) ahead of Harry Aikines-Aryeetey 10.08 PB and Andy Robertson also PB 10.14. World champion Dai Greene won the 400 m hurdles in another European lead 48.66 ahead of Rhys Williams 48.85 PB. Luke Cutts cleared 565 pole vault PB over Steven Lewis also 565. On the women side Asha Philip clocked personal best 11.20 (-0.2) to win the 100 m. Christine Ohuruogu posted 50.98 in the 400 m and Marilyn Okoro 2:00.60 in the 800 m ahead of talented Jessica Judd 2:02.81.
Diack praises Bubka
DONETSK (UKR): IAAF President Lamine Diack has praised Sergey Bubka on the eve of the World Youth Athletics Championships in Donetsk – where the Ukrainian IAAF vice-president started his stellar pole vaulting career. ”
Sergey Bubka is a fantastic athlete, and now very a successful administrator,” Diack told a press conference at the place where in 1993 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Presidential candidate recorded the indoor height of 615 which remains a world record today. “I had no doubt that he and his team will successfully manage the IAAF Youth World Championships. For me Sergey is a symbol of this city which is an expert in managing great sport events,” Diack said. Bubka added: “It is very important for the city that brand new athletics infrastructure will be in use for the kids and young athletes.” Writes insidethegames.
Dilla 572 and Hutson 467
ROTTACH-EGERN (GER, Jul 13): Karsten Dilla repeated his last year win at the special pole vault meet here with 572. Second favorite Bjorn Otto 562 (passed 572 and tried at 582) and third Greek record holder Kostadinos Filippidis also 562. Women winner US Kylie Hutson went over 467 new meet record, Martina Strutz was second 452. Third another US vaulter Becky Holliday 442, fourth Ireland´s Tori Pena and fifth Minna Nikkanen of Finland, also 442.
Townsend 22.48 PB
LJUBLJANA (SLO, Jul 13): Fast sprints at the 8th Sustersic and Cvetan Memorial meet. US Tiffany Townsend won the 200 m in fast PB 22.48 (-0.1), earlier she also topped the 100 m in 11.30 (-0.5). In both events second Charonda Williams 11.39 and 22.71. In men 100 m Marvin Bracy clocked 10.20 (-0.5) over Jeff Demps 10.21 and Jamaican Sheldon Mitchell 10.25. Jamaican Edino Steele first won the 400 m in 46.48 and then surprised with new PB in the 200 m 20.56 (+1.7) over another Jamaican Adolphus Nevers 20.58 and Jan Zumer of Slovenia who clocked PB and Moscow standard 20.59. Dusty Jonas and Piotr Sleboda cleared 223 in the high jump. In women events home wins for Marina Tomic in the hurdles 13.06 (-0.6), Snezana Rodic triple 14.00 (+1.5) and Tina Sutej pole vault 435.
