Brits in Action in 2021 FBK Hengelo Games, story 3….

In the tradition of Stuart Weir, there must be a Brits in action piece, or it would not be the extensive coverage that Stuart Weir provides.

Dina Asher-Smith, won the 60m in Hengelo 2021, photo from Karlsruhe 2021 Indoor Meeting, photo by British Athletics

Some fine performances in Hengelo by British athletes, as Stuart mentions…

Jemma Reekie won the 800m in Hengelo (shown here 2021 USATF GP, photo by Kevin Morris)

Jake Wightman takes the win in the Men’s 1,500m, in Hengelo, photo via TV by Stuart Weir

Brits in action

There were three winners in the FBK [Fanny Blanker- Koen] Games 2021.

Dina Asher-Smith in 100 in 10.92

Jemma Reekie 800 in 2:00.77

Jake Wightman 1500 in 3:34.67

Dina, who beat local heroine, Dafne Schippers, commented: “It seems so good to race in front of real people and real fans who understand the sport at knowing the athletes from different countries. It felt absolutely amazing. It’s great to be back and to be racing Dafne again. I’m in good shape but I’d like to get more races under my belt”.

Darryl Neita was third in 11.04, close to becoming the second British athlete to go under 11 seconds.

There was good representation in the middle-distance race – see separate post. The placings were

Women’s 800

3 Ellie Baker 2:01.02

7 Adelle Tracey 2:02.63

Men’s 800

Men’s 800m in Hengelo, photo via TV by Stuart Weir

3 Elliot Giles 1:47.22

4 Daniel Rowden 1:47.24

5 Kyle Langford 1:47.60

8 Guy Learmonth 1:48.50

Jake Wightman battles all in the Hengelo 1,500m, photo via tv by Stuart Weir

Men’s 1500m

1Jake Wightman 3:34.67.

8 Piers Copeland 3:37.62.

13 Charlie Da`Vall Grice, 3:38.95.

Women’s 400

Laviai Nielsen takes second in the women’s 400m, photo by Stuart Weir via TV

Laviai Nielsen, who put two frustrating races behind her to finish second in 51:44, commented: “Can’t tell you how relieved I am to finish a race after an injury scare earlier in the week! Tough week but ended on a high!! I feel it is the start of my season because it’s been difficult up to now. I am planning to peak at the Olympics. I’ve trained really well this year so I just have to trust that everything will come together for the trials in three weeks. I believe in myself so much; it’s just about putting together in a race”.

Other GB performances

Men’s 400: Matthew Hudson-Smith sixth 46.17

Men’s 400 hurdles: Alastair Chalmers sixth 50.42

Women’s 400 hurdles: Lina Nielsen sixth 55.76

Men’s 110 hurdles: David King sixth 13.57

Pole Vault – Harry Coppell No Mark