by Larry Eder
Goldie Sayers, photo by PhotoRun.net
Here is our coverage of the 2012 AVIVA London GP, Day two. Some amazing
performances that shocked and amazed many in the stands!
14/07/2012
Aviva London Grand Prix
London (CP), 14/07/2012
Men’ results
200 Metres – Men Wind: +1.1 m/s
Great starts for both Lemaitre and Martina. By the time Lemaitre and Martina hit the turn, it was their race. Lemaitre, who ran 10.08 at AREVA Paris last Friday, ran a fine last fifty meters, moving away from Churandy Martina over the last twenty meters. A wonderful race for both athletes, who should be considered, in the medal battle over 200 meters in London. Lemaitre was quite excited after his win, ” I want to thank the fans,” he was a bit nervous with his English, but one could tell, he was very excited about the victory, and to win on Bastille Day, his countries’ big party day, C’est tres bien!
1 Lemaitre , Christophe FRA 19.91
2 Martina , Churandy NED 19.95
3 Anderson , Marvin JAM 20.55
4 Talbot , Daniel GBR 20.59
5 Forsythe , Mario JAM 20.60
6 Newman , Calesio USA 20.69
7 Malcolm , Christian GBR 20.71
8 Ellington , James GBR 20.87
400 Metres – Men Race 1
Jack Green has had a busy weekend. The young man is doing his impersonation of Angleo Taylor-running both the 400 meters and the 400 meter hurdles. Jack Green ran a pb for the 400m hurdles, running 48.60 last night. Today, running a great stretch run, Green went by Robert Tobin, and won in 45.99, going away. Watch Green in London, RBR believes he is ready for a big drop, say 48.20 or so in the 400m hurdles.
1 Green , Jack GBR 45.99
2 Tobin , Robert GBR 46.34
3 Lennon-Ford , Luke GBR 46.37
4 Dunn , Jarryd GBR 46.67
5 Warner , Michael GBR 47.02
6 Morrissey , Richard GBR 47.69
7 Druce , Tom GBR 47.93
8 Wooldridge , Lawrence GBR 48.31
400 Metres – Men Race 2
Chris Brown took second in this race, from lane eight, just after his manager, Caroline Feith, had noted that he always ran well from lane 8. Well, Chris, listen to your manager, as she knows. Kirani James put some effort into getting by the Bahamian sprinter, as James ran 44.85 to Chris Brown’s 44.95. Jeremy Wariner was fifth in 45.29. Jeremy was in it until the last fifty meters. He did not give up, but just looks like he needs a bit more racing.
1 James , Kirani GRN 44.85
2 Brown , Chris BAH 44.95
3 McQuay , Tony USA 45.00
4 Levine , Nigel GBR 45.27
5 Wariner , Jeremy USA 45.29
6 Rooney , Martyn GBR 45.31
7 Henry , Tabarie ISV 45.55
8 Williams , Conrad GBR 46.04
800 Metres – Men
What a fun race! Matthew Scherer, the best pace maker of his generation, took the field through 49.71, as Kaki, and Osagie went by. Then, Andrew Osagie put the peddle to the metal, and took the lead with 300 meters to go, and looked superb until 700 meters. Kaki started to fade, then Job Kinyor and Adam Kszczot went by. Ksczot, the Polish star, made a tactical move with fifteen meters to go and ran through the finish, winning in 1:44.49, with Kinyor in 1:44.60. Andrew Osagie, who continues to impress, was third in 1:45.21. Michael Rutt of the US ran to sixth in 1:46.12, and Elijah Greer, a new professional runner, ran 1:46.14 for seventh. Matt Centrowitz, continuing to build his fitness, took 11th in 1:48.42.
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1 Kszczot , Adam POL 1:44.49 4
2 Kinyor , Job Koech KEN 1:44.60 2
3 Osagie , Andrew GBR 1:45.21 1
4 Kaki , Abubaker SUD 1:46.05
5 Lalang , Boaz Kiplagat KEN 1:46.09
6 Rutt , Michael USA 1:46.12
7 Greer , Elijah USA 1:46.14
8 Warburton , Gareth GBR 1:46.56
9 Mohammed , Mukhtar GBR 1:47.70
10 Kiplagat , Richard KEN 1:48.06
11 Centrowitz , Matthew USA 1:48.42
Scherer , Matthew USA DNF
One Mile – Men
The Emsley Carr mile celebrated 60 years of championing the mile. And the race this year was no exception. Jack Bolas took the field through 55.8 and 1:52.4, with Nick Willis right on them. Collins Cheboi took Nick through the 1,200 meters, which they hit in 2:51. Nick Willis, who had run fast, was spent, but he held on until 70 meters to go, as Silas Kiplagat, Ross Murray and Caleb Ndiku went by, with Silas Kiplagat scoring the win in 3:52.44, Ross Murray, the young Brit, scoring a huge PR with 3:52.77, and Nick Willis, holding on, stayed in fourth in 3:53.64. Bernard Lagat finished sixth in 3:54.17.
Watch out for Lagat in the London 5,000 meters, that is all i will say….
1 Kiplagat , Silas KEN 3:52.44
2 Murray , Ross GBR 3:52.77
3 Ndiku , Caleb Mwangangi KEN 3:53.15
4 Willis , Nicholas NZL 3:53.64
5 Birgen , Bethwell KEN 3:53.93
6 Lagat , Bernard USA 3:54.17
7 Ingebrigtsen , Henrik NOR 3:54.28
8 Riseley , Jeffrey AUS 3:55.86
9 Gathimba , Gideon Mwangi KEN 3:57.12
10 Grice , Charlie GBR 3:57.90
11 Manzano , Leonel USA 4:00.78
Cheboi , Collins KEN DNF
Bolas , Jack USA DNF
High Jump – Men
Nice men’s high jump in wet and cold conditions. Seven guys cleared 2.18, three cleared 2.22, and it was on. Robert Grabarz had a wonderful second attempt at 2.26m and it fell off, just bad karma. Derek Drouin of Canada showed some strong resolve and competed well, clearing 2.26m. He is ready for London.
1 Drouin , Derek CAN 2.26
2 Grabarz , Robert GBR 2.22
2 Parsons , Tom GBR 2.22
4 Mason , Michael CAN 2.18
5 Oni , Samson GBR 2.18
5 Thomas , Donald BAH 2.18
7 Pr
ezelj , Rozle SLO 2.18
8 Ninov , Viktor BUL 2.13
Torro , Osku FIN DNS
Triple Jump – Men
Ah, the triple jump. Leevan Sands, the ARIVA Paris winner did his best to provide Christian Taylor some competition, but it was not to be. Jumping 16.96m, then 17.12m, 16.78m, 17.24m, a foul and then, 17.41m, to cement his win. Christian was very relaxed, joking with his coach just before his fifth attempt.
Phillips Idowu pulled out due to some muscle tightness. He just did not want to take any chances.
Christian Taylor is, in my opinion, the best triple jumper in the world right now. Can Idowu and him battle in London? Sure. It will be fascinating to see. My guess is, the rain and cold will still be here….
Pts Wind
1 Taylor , Christian USA 17.41 4 -0.2
2 Sands , Leevan BAH 16.97 2 +0.4
3 Oke , Tosin NGR 16.93 1 +0.5
4 Laine , Samyr HAI 16.85 +0.0
5 Greco , Daniele ITA 16.80 +0.9
6 Taillepierre , Karl FRA 16.49 +0.9
7 Wilson , Aarik USA 16.37 +0.2
8 Schembri , Fabrizio ITA 15.87 +0.0
Idowu , Phillips GBR DNS
Shot Put – Men
A nice battle in cold, rainy weather between Reese Hoff and Tomasz Majewski. Dylan Armstrong, the Canadian shot stud, was a bit subdued today, only reaching 20.46 meters. Majewski hit 21.08m first and then rebounded, hitting 21.28m, taking second. Reese Hoffa, who told us he was a a bit out of it, having just arrived, threw 21.34m to keep the win. ” I can throw farther, noted our friend who loves Tyson Turkey legs (find the photo of Reese doing a pin up pose with a Tyson turkey leg, one of the greatest sports photos of all times).
London should be exciting, with Reese Hoffa, Tomasz Majewksi, Christian Cantwell (remember he threw 22.31m last weekend), and Ryan Whiting. The men’s shot should be one of the most exciting events in the London schedule. I predict 22 meters needed for a medal. Hoffa, Majewski and Cantwell want it, and are rounding into shape.
Pts
1 Hoffa , Reese USA 21.34 4
2 Majewski , Tomasz POL 21.28 2
3 Armstrong , Dylan CAN 20.46 1
4 Smith , Rutger NED 20.42
5 Myerscough , Carl GBR 19.69
6 Kovacs , Joe USA 19.61 &nbs
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7 Fortes , Marco POR 19.21
8 Christensen , Kim DEN 19.15
4×100 Metres Relay – Men
Good handoffs beat great runners. Trinidad and Tobago had super handoffs, followed by a renewed Richard Thompson. TRI ran 38.23. Netherlands was second in 38.70, and Poland was third in 38.78. Churandy Martin took second leg for the Netherlands, Christophe Lemaitre took second leg for France.
1 Trinidad and Tobago TRI 38.23
2 Netherlands NED 38.70
3 Poland POL 38.78
4 Great Britain & N.I. GBR 38.80
5 MVP Track Club JAM 38.82
6 Great Britain & N.I. “B” GBR 38.94
7 France FRA 38.95
8 Saint Kitts and Nevis SKN 39.19
Women’ results
100 Metres – Women Heats Race 2 Wind: +1.3 m/s
Carmelita Jeter won this heat, in 11.01, with Tianna Madison right behind, in 11.06. Jeter looked controlled.
1 Jeter , Carmelita USA 11.01
2 Madison , Tianna USA 11.06
3 Calvert , Schillonie JAM 11.24
4 Williams , Tameka SKN 11.26
5 Williams , Lauryn USA 11.41
6 Soumari , Myriam FRA 11.41
7 Adeoye , Margaret GBR 11.53
100 Metres – Women Heats Race 1 Wind: +1.4 m/s
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce ran 10.93, sending a message. Blessing Okagbare, known as a long jumper and sprinter,
ran her first time under eleven seconds and was elated. Murielle Ahoure of CIV ran 11.09.
1 Fraser-Pryce , Shelly-Ann JAM 10.93
2 Okagbare , Blessing NGR 10.99
3 Ahoure , Murielle CIV 11.09
4 Bailey , Aleen JAM 11.22
5 Russell , Carrie JAM 11.24
6 Okparaebo , Ezinne NOR 11.27
7 Douglas , Montell GBR 11.49
8 Knight , Bianca USA 11.67
100 Metres – Women Final Wind: -0.2 m/s
Wow! Blessing Okagbare and Carmelita Jeter went at it hard from the start. Today, Blessing won, and Carmelita was second. 11.01-11.04. Tianna Madison was third in 11.13, with Muriella Ahoure, fourth in 11.13. In eighth place was 2008 Olympic champion, 2009 WC, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who finished in 11.82. What was that?
1 Okagbare , Blessing NGR 11.01
2 Jeter , Carmelita USA 11.03
3 Madison , Tianna USA 11.13
4 Ahoure , Murielle CIV 11.13
5 Bailey , Aleen JAM 11.25
6 Calvert , Schillonie JAM 11.40
7 Russell , Carrie JAM 11.48
8 Fraser-Pryce , Shelly-Ann JAM 11.82
400 Metres – Women
The las
t race of the day, ended the meet in an amazing fashion. The rain was coming down in buckets as the runners were called to the line. As the gun went off, Amantle Montsho went out very well, but so did Christine Ohuruogu. The rain continued to come down hard, as Ohuruogu showed that she is coming back. She went by Montsho with less than twenty meters to go, as the crowd willed their Christine to win,and she fulfilled the crowd’s dream, running her best time of the year.
More importantly, Christine Ohuruogu showed that she is in the medal fight in London.
Pts
1 Ohuruogu , Christine GBR 50.42 4
2 Montsho , Amantle BOT 50.56 2
3 Whyte , Rosemarie JAM 51.19 1
4 Hastings , Natasha USA 51.43
5 Williams , Shericka JAM 51.89
6 Beard , Jessica USA 52.08
7 Cox , Shana GBR 52.38
800 Metres – Women Race 1
This is a developmental race, sponsored by Dame Kelly Holmes, 2004 gold medalist at 800 meters and 1,500 meters. Rowena Cole won the race, in 2:04.01. A tremendous race, Rowena Cole battled Claire Tarplee with Philippa Aukelt taking third, all under 2:04.11.
1 Cole , Rowena GBR 2:04.01
2 Tarplee , Claire IRL 2:04.08
3 Aukelt , Philippa GBR 2:04.11
4 Bird , Tara GBR 2:04.50
5 Tracey , Adelle GBR 2:04.88
6 Brooks , Hannah GBR 2:05.05
7 Leonard , Alison GBR 2:05.79
8 Kersey , Gemma GBR 2:06.41
9 Bleaken , Loren GBR 2:06.46
10 Dodd , Kaylee GBR 2:10.33
Oskan , Shelayna GBR DNF
800 Metres – Women Race 2
A redemptive race for Molly Beckwith, who had finished a very close fourth in the US Oly Trials 800 meters in Eugene, Oregon.
Janet Jepkosgei, the 2007 Osaka gold medalist at 800 meters, the 2009 Berlin silver medalist at 800 meters, was overtaken by Molly Beckwith, who used a last second lunge at the finish, winning in 2:00.68, with Jepkosgei taking second with the same time. Winny Chebet of Kenya was third in 2:00.76.
1 Beckwith , Molly USA 2:00.68
2 Busienei , Janeth Jepkosgei KEN 2:00.68
3 Chebet , Winny KEN 2:00.76
4 Okoro , Marilyn GBR 2:01.32
5 Gall , Geena USA 2:01.65
6 Cichocka , Angelika POL 2:02.09
7 Hak , Yvonne NED 2:02.93
8 Akkaoui , Malika MAR 2:04.46
9 Best , Charlotte GBR 2:05.20
Jelagat , Jane KEN DNF &nbs
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3000 Metres Steeplechase – Women
A strong pace, throughout the race made this a deceptive race. Ancuta Bobocel used a Phanencer Chemutai Chemion, who had lead early, but faded with two laps to go, as a focus. Bobocel got out infront with the last water jump to hold on for the win in 9:27.24. Polina Jelizarova took second, in 9:28.27, with a Latvian record. Barbara Parker of Great Britain, ran 9:29.22, staying well within the competitive mix. Bridget Franek of the US, ran the best race of the year, running a personal best of 9:29.53, with Katarzyna Kowalska of Poland in fifth in 9:35.14.
Congrats to Ashley Higgenson, who ran her pb by four seconds, with her 9:34.49, in sixth place. Great race for the Princeton grad!
Pts
1 Bobocel , Ancuta ROU 9:27.24 4
2 Jelizarova , Polina LAT 9:28.27 2
3 Parker , Barbara GBR 9:29.22 1
4 Franek , Bridget USA 9:29.53
5 Kowalska , Katarzyna POL 9:34.14
6 Higginson , Ashley USA 9:34.49
7 Chemion , Phanencer Chemutai KEN 9:36.55
8 Ramos , Beverly PUR 9:41.15
9 Hall , Sara USA 9:45.51
10 Stewart , Emily GBR 9:53.47
11 Fente , Birtukan ETH 10:06.98
Hinds , Korene JAM DNF
Kuzmina , Lyudmila RUS DNS
100 Metres Hurdles – Women Final Wind: +0.6 m/s
This was a great race! Sally Pearson got out well, Kellie Wells got out better. Wells came up alongside Pearson about hurdle four and they battled, neck and neck, from hurdle 4 to hurdle 9, and the crowd roared. Kellie Wells went ahead, winning in 12.57, with Sally Pearson taking a rare defeat.
This is a technical event, that is very, very fast. Pearson and Wells, at the top of their games, at the right times, will be interesting to watch during the London Games. Sally told media on Thursday that she wants to run 12.20 or so, and she is quite capable. In London, however, her focus should be on taking the gold home to Australia. She has a few folks who will object to that, one of them being the victor today, Kellie Wells.
Pts
1 Wells , Kellie USA 12.57 4
2 Pearson , Sally AUS 12.59 2
3 Crawford , Ginnie USA 12.74 1
4 Castlin , Kristi USA 12.82
5 Manning , Christina USA 12.88
6 Carruthers , Danielle USA 12.90
7 George , Phylicia CAN 12.94 &
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Foster-Hylton , Brigitte JAM DNS
100 Metres Hurdles – Women Heats Race 1 Wind: +1.1 m/s
Ginnie Crawford got out well and went out hard, winning in 12.62. Christina Manning took second with Danielle Carruthers taking third in 12.83.
1 Crawford , Ginnie USA 12.62
2 Manning , Christina USA 12.70
3 Carruthers , Danielle USA 12.73
4 Castlin , Kristi USA 12.76
5 Holder , Nikkita CAN 12.95
6 Greaves , LaToya JAM 13.01
7 Coward , Jacqueline USA 13.26
8 Porter , Tiffany GBR 14.19
100 Metres Hurdles – Women Heats Race 2 Wind: +0.5 m/s
Sally Pearson, hurdling well in the slow rain, won heat 2, in 12.53, with Kellie Wells taking second in 12.54. Both hurdlers were running very fast, and I was concerned about the rain and the wetness of the track.
1 Pearson , Sally AUS 12.53
2 Wells , Kellie USA 12.54
3 George , Phylicia CAN 12.87
4 Foster-Hylton , Brigitte JAM 12.90
5 Lopes-Schliep , Priscilla CAN 12.91
6 Schrott , Beate AUT 12.96
7 Ali , Nia USA 13.05
8 Lewis , Yvette USA 13.22
400 Metres Hurdles – Women
One of the best races of the weekend, heck, of the summer. Perri Shakes-Drayton, who was running 55 point, got out hard, and maintained. When she hit hurdle 8, she took off, executing hurdles 8, 9 and ten and then sprinting through the finish, running a personal best of 53.77. ” My coach thought I could run a pb today.” And that she did.
In winning the 400 m hurdles, in the number two time in the world for 2012, Shakes-Drayton is now a medal contender. With superb 400 meter flat speed, Perri gave Irina Davydova a rare defeat. Kaliese Spencer of Jamaica was third in 55.08 and 2008 Olympic and 209 World Champ Melanie Walker, ran a slow, for her, 55.45.
In the end, Perri Shakes-Drayton moved up the 400 m hurdle food chain. In the betting palaces around London, before her race, Shakes-Drayton was 66-1 for a medal, now she is 5-1.
Good on her.
1 Shakes-Drayton , Perri GBR 53.77
2 Davydova , Irina RUS 54.63
3 Spencer , Kaliese JAM 55.08
4 Walker , Melaine JAM 55.45
5 Child , Eilidh GBR 55.91
6 Brown , Ti’erra USA 56.03
7 Williams , Tiffany USA 56.72
8 Wilson , Nickiesha JAM 58.46
Triple Jump – Women
The Columbian triple jumper, Caterine Ibarguen jumps like the Cuban jumpers. Strong technique, boundless energy. Olha Saluduhka of the Ukraine took an early lead, with 14.27m. Caterine Ibarguen made this massive jump, and went into the lead with 14.61m.
Olha Saladuhka rebounded, jumping 14.48m and moving herself solidly into second place. Yamila Aldama was jumping third in 14.37m, with Kimberly Williams in fourth, as the Jamaican jumped 14.00 meters.
Caterine Ibarguen made a final jump of 14.66m to put it all away, and the Columbian jumper showed that she is not pretending, she will make anyone who dares to challenge her in London work for their medals.
 
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1 Ibarguen , Caterine COL 14.66 -0.8
2 Saladuha , Olha UKR 14.48 +0.0
3 Aldama , Yamila GBR 14.37 -1.6
4 Williams , Kimberly JAM 14.00 +1.5
5 Smock , Amanda USA 13.82 -1.1
6 Veldakova , Dana SVK 13.77 -2.7
7 Mamona , Patricia POR 13.70 -1.3
8 Benova , Andriana BUL 12.92 -1.8
Javelin Throw – Women
The javelin throw is a technical event. It is also a wonderfully emotional event. Goldie Sayers built on the adoration of the crowd at Crystal Palace and she let it rip. The javelin stayed in the air a long, long time, touching down just past 66 meters. Hitting 66.17, Sayers set the British record, challenging Barbora Spotakova to respond.
Spotakova, Olympic and European and World Goddess, finally put a 64.19m throw out there during round 6. By then, it was too late, as Goldie Sayers just protected that long throw, with a good series.
Sayers looked fantastic today. Lets hope that, as I believe, she has a 70 meter throw in her muscle memory, as she will need it in the London Olympics. However, with the wind and the rain, javelin throwing, well, may become very, very hard, and Goldie Sayers, one of the most likable and best technical javelin throwers, will have another great day for her!
Pts
1 Sayers , Goldie GBR 66.17 4
2 Spotapokova , Barbora CZE 64.19 2
3 Rebryk , Vira UKR 63.80 1
4 Viljoen , Sunette RSA 63.33
5 Mickle , Kimberley AUS 62.36
6 Mitchell , Kathryn AUS 60.24
7 Molitor , Kathrina GER 58.81
Stahl , Linda GER DNS
