World Championships:Track&Field

[tribe_pride]

The 400 finals will be very interesting for both genders.I picked Francena McCorory to win among the women but Amantle Montsho of Botswana scares me with her strong finishing kick.I saw footage of these two in Lausanne and Montsho could have won that race easily but McCorory held her off barely 50.36-50.37.

Not so good by our 400 women. And Montsho gets edged out for 1st.

[tribe_pride]

I can't wait until the women's 800 starts there is a young woman I'am picking for the medal podium say hello to fellow NJ native Ajee Wilson.I picked her for bronze in 1:59 or better????

While I like how positive you are about Wilson, I'd say wait 2 or 3 years before she goes big in an international championship races - no WC or Olympics next year.

Wilson would do great to be sub 1:59. If she can make it to the finals that is even better, but I almost expect this to be a good learning experience for her where she should make it out of the heats but may have trouble getting to the finals. Same with Cain who in the 1500 struggled to move on in the heats but did it. I give Cain a little more of a chance based on this season to get to the finals of the 1500 than I do Wilson in the 800 but would like to see them both do it.

Barring something strange, Martinez and Montano should be our top 2 women this year in the 800. At least 1 of those 2 should medal.

[dal4018]

The 400 finals will be very interesting for both genders.I picked Francena McCorory to win among the women but Amantle Montsho of Botswana scares me with her strong finishing kick.I saw footage of these two in Lausanne and Montsho could have won that race easily but McCorory held her off barely 50.36-50.37.

Not so good by our 400 women. And Montsho gets edged out for 1st.

Fran clocked a pr of 49.86 in her heat in the semi finals.Montsho ran 49.57.

[dal4018]

I can't wait until the women's 800 starts there is a young woman I'am picking for the medal podium say hello to fellow NJ native Ajee Wilson.I picked her for bronze in 1:59 or better????

While I like how positive you are about Wilson, I'd say wait 2 or 3 years before she goes big in an international championship races - no WC or Olympics next year.

Wilson would do great to be sub 1:59. If she can make it to the finals that is even better, but I almost expect this to be a good learning experience for her where she should make it out of the heats but may have trouble getting to the finals. Same with Cain who in the 1500 struggled to move on in the heats but did it. I give Cain a little more of a chance based on this season to get to the finals of the 1500 than I do Wilson in the 800 but would like to see them both do it.

Barring something strange, Martinez and Montano should be our top 2 women this year in the 800. At least 1 of those 2 should medal.

Yeah I know Ajee's parents both are avid runners so as the saying the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.Yes it would be something if she made the 800 finals the local media should write a huge story on her if she does!!!

[dal4018]

Congrats to David Oliver WC 110MH 13.00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXNWDWXJ ... ata_player" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[tribe_pride]

The youngster in Cain and Simpson both move on to the Finals in the 1500. Cain apparently ran most of the race in lane 2 staying out of trouble but running a lot of extra distance

Aman runs really well in the 800 to win it all with Symmonds right behind him in 2nd. Solomon fades at the end to finish 6th after taking the lead early.

Good showing by the Americans today with 2 Americans in both the Men's and Women's 400 hurdles finals.

Still 2 Americans left in the Men's 400 final today and Jen Suhr is in the lead in the PV based on fewer misses with only 3 vaulters remaining

[danefan]

The youngster in Cain and Simpson both move on to the Finals in the 1500. Cain apparently ran most of the race in lane 2 staying out of trouble but running a lot of extra distance

Aman runs really well in the 800 to win it all with Symmonds right behind him in 2nd. Solomon fades at the end to finish 6th after taking the lead early.

Good showing by the Americans today with 2 Americans in both the Men's and Women's 400 hurdles finals.

Still 2 Americans left in the Men's 400 final today and Jen Suhr is in the lead in the PV based on fewer misses with only 3 vaulters remaining

Happy to hear Cain made it through. Amazing how young she is.

[dal4018]

The 400 finals will be very interesting for both genders.I picked Francena McCorory to win among the women but Amantle Montsho of Botswana scares me with her strong finishing kick.I saw footage of these two in Lausanne and Montsho could have won that race easily but McCorory held her off barely 50.36-50.37.

Not so good by our 400 women. And Montsho gets edged out for 1st.

My girl Fran got smoked in the finals taking 6th!!!

[dal4018]

The youngster in Cain and Simpson both move on to the Finals in the 1500. Cain apparently ran most of the race in lane 2 staying out of trouble but running a lot of extra distance

Aman runs really well in the 800 to win it all with Symmonds right behind him in 2nd. Solomon fades at the end to finish 6th after taking the lead early.

Good showing by the Americans today with 2 Americans in both the Men's and Women's 400 hurdles finals.

Still 2 Americans left in the Men's 400 final today and Jen Suhr is in the lead in the PV based on fewer misses with only 3 vaulters remaining

My dream of a American sweep in the men's 400 IH was ruined Bershawn Jackson fell in his race.Only Tinsley,Clement are left!!!Nick ran a great race for silver!!! Solomon had nothing left in the tank!!!

[tribe_pride]

The youngster in Cain and Simpson both move on to the Finals in the 1500. Cain apparently ran most of the race in lane 2 staying out of trouble but running a lot of extra distance

Aman runs really well in the 800 to win it all with Symmonds right behind him in 2nd. Solomon fades at the end to finish 6th after taking the lead early.

Good showing by the Americans today with 2 Americans in both the Men's and Women's 400 hurdles finals.

Still 2 Americans left in the Men's 400 final today and Jen Suhr is in the lead in the PV based on fewer misses with only 3 vaulters remaining

Happy to hear Cain made it through. Amazing how young she is.

Yeah - good for Cain. Great future (and present) for US Middle Distance/Distance running. Only going to be a Junior in HS this year and making the finals of Worlds after breaking basically every single HS record from 800m and up. And she seems to be a good person not really letting things get to her head from what it sounds. Wonder if she gives up all HS and College eligibility after Worlds and turns pro. With her current ability, college won't be enough of a challenge and will hurt her on an international scene (too many races) and HS is already a joke which she didn't race this year.

She is already being coached by Salazar and I am sure Nike will step up and pay her something.

[SuperHornet]

The Sov won. Not happy.

Gold - Yelena Isinbaeva RUS ~16' 0.5"

Silver - Jenn Suhr USA ~15' 10"

Bronze - Yarisley Silva CUB ~15' 10"

[dal4018]

The Sov won. Not happy.

Gold - Yelena Isinbaeva RUS ~16' 0.5"

Silver - Jenn Suhr USA ~15' 10"

Bronze - Yarisley Silva CUB ~15' 10"

Yelena is the female equivalent of Sergei Bubka.

[tribe_pride]

Not much going on on the track today but good day for the American runners

All 3 1500 men and 5000 Women advanced to the semis and finals respectively.

In other news, we suck at walking. How can you be in the WCs when you finish 22 minutes behind the 2nd to last place person and almost an hour behind the winner in the 50k racewalk? Oh yeah. That is the top US race walker. We really shouldn't send anyone if we are that uncompetitive.

[dal4018]

Not much going on on the track today but good day for the American runners

All 3 1500 men and 5000 Women advanced to the semis and finals respectively.

In other news, we suck at walking. How can you be in the WCs when you finish 22 minutes behind the 2nd to last place person and almost an hour behind the winner in the 50k racewalk? Oh yeah. That is the top US race walker. We really shouldn't send anyone if we are that uncompetitive.

What about the field events the high jump????

[tribe_pride]

Not much going on on the track today but good day for the American runners

All 3 1500 men and 5000 Women advanced to the semis and finals respectively.

In other news, we suck at walking. How can you be in the WCs when you finish 22 minutes behind the 2nd to last place person and almost an hour behind the winner in the 50k racewalk? Oh yeah. That is the top US race walker. We really shouldn't send anyone if we are that uncompetitive.

What about the field events the high jump????

Only other events today were Long Jump qualifications - only Dwight Phillips makes the finals and Women's Hammer Throw - 2 of 3 Americans qualified for the finals.

There was no afternoon (morning for us) session today - only the morning session (late night/early morning for us since this is Russia)

Coming up tomorrow are finals in the 3000 M Steeplechase (outside shot at a medal with Jager), Men's and Women's 400 Hurdles (several medal opportunities) and Women's 1500 Meter hurdles with defending WC Simpson and young star Mary Cain. In the field, the finals are in Men's HJ (possible medal with Kynard) and women's Triple Jump (no US qualifiers)

Your Women's 800 M youngster Ajee Wilson runs in her heat tomorrow.

[dal4018]

What about the field events the high jump????

Only other events today were Long Jump qualifications - only Dwight Phillips makes the finals and Women's Hammer Throw - 2 of 3 Americans qualified for the finals.

There was no afternoon (morning for us) session today - only the morning session (late night/early morning for us since this is Russia)

Coming up tomorrow are finals in the 3000 M Steeplechase (outside shot at a medal with Jager), Men's and Women's 400 Hurdles (several medal opportunities) and Women's 1500 Meter hurdles with defending WC Simpson and young star Mary Cain. In the field, the finals are in Men's HJ (possible medal with Kynard) and women's Triple Jump (no US qualifiers)

Your Women's 800 M youngster Ajee Wilson runs in her heat tomorrow.

Let's go Ajee and unfortunately Moline my original pick for silver she is out she fell in her heat.Demus,Muhammad are only Americans left in women's 400H.The men start tomorrow as well picked Tinsley for gold in 47.6 or faster!!!

[SuperHornet]

The Sov won. Not happy.

Gold - Yelena Isinbaeva RUS ~16' 0.5"

Silver - Jenn Suhr USA ~15' 10"

Bronze - Yarisley Silva CUB ~15' 10"

Yelena is the female equivalent of Sergei Bubka.

I guess. World record or NH. Nothing in between....

[dal4018]

Yelena is the female equivalent of Sergei Bubka.

I guess. World record or NH. Nothing in between....

Better the latter than the former.

[tribe_pride]

Only other events today were Long Jump qualifications - only Dwight Phillips makes the finals and Women's Hammer Throw - 2 of 3 Americans qualified for the finals.

There was no afternoon (morning for us) session today - only the morning session (late night/early morning for us since this is Russia)

Coming up tomorrow are finals in the 3000 M Steeplechase (outside shot at a medal with Jager), Men's and Women's 400 Hurdles (several medal opportunities) and Women's 1500 Meter hurdles with defending WC Simpson and young star Mary Cain. In the field, the finals are in Men's HJ (possible medal with Kynard) and women's Triple Jump (no US qualifiers)

Your Women's 800 M youngster Ajee Wilson runs in her heat tomorrow.

Let's go Ajee and unfortunately Moline my original pick for silver she is out she fell in her heat.Demus,Muhammad are only Americans left in women's 400H.The men start tomorrow as well picked Tinsley for gold in 47.6 or faster!!!

Looks like all 4 American women in the 200 and 3 in the Women's 800 qualified for the semis including Wilson who ran a 2:00 which is a respectable heat time. The semis will be tougher as she has the slowest PR of her heat but only 4 of the 7 others in her heat have faster times this year. Top 3 in each semi plus next 2 fastest overall will move on to the finals Both other Americans are in the other semi.

No qualifiers in the Men's Javelin (no surprise) but 3 in the Men's shot (where we are always strong) and 1 in the Women's HJ (where it looks like we could medal).

[dal4018]

Here is footage of the women's 400IH finals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udT62Bio ... ata_player" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

[dal4018]

Here is footage of the men's final http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8V4Neo6 ... ata_player" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[dal4018]

Let's go Ajee and unfortunately Moline my original pick for silver she is out she fell in her heat.Demus,Muhammad are only Americans left in women's 400H.The men start tomorrow as well picked Tinsley for gold in 47.6 or faster!!!

Looks like all 4 American women in the 200 and 3 in the Women's 800 qualified for the semis including Wilson who ran a 2:00 which is a respectable heat time. The semis will be tougher as she has the slowest PR of her heat but only 4 of the 7 others in her heat have faster times this year. Top 3 in each semi plus next 2 fastest overall will move on to the finals Both other Americans are in the other semi.

No qualifiers in the Men's Javelin (no surprise) but 3 in the Men's shot (where we are always strong) and 1 in the Women's HJ (where it looks like we could medal).

Barrett is our only hope for a medal in the women's high jump.

[dal4018]

Here is footage of the men's 4x400 prelims Uncle Sam leads the way.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT3rBbRv ... ata_player" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[SuperHornet]

I guess. World record or NH. Nothing in between....

Better the latter than the former.

From the field's perspective, a resounding YES!

[dal4018]

Better the latter than the former.

From the field's perspective, a resounding YES!

It gives them something to shoot for.