Originally posted on 29th August
Its the championships of the worlds most virgin sport - Athletics!!!! Osaka, Japan is playing host.
I am loving it!!! But I am missing the action on TV as I dont have one at the moment!!!!!
The Indian hopes are all but over in this edition with Anju George ending up in 9th place in the Womens Long Jump with a below par jump of 6.53m. The Championships have thrown up a few surprises with World Record holder Asafa Powell (Jamaica) finishing 3rd in the 100m sprint. Tyson Gay of the US grabbed gold is what was a fantastic run from him. He is well and truly in line for the double as he competes tonight in the 200m SF. The gait of this man reminds me of a legend, one whom I idolised - Michael Johnson. Usian Bolt of Jamaica, has put in some great runs in the 200 m and hes one to watch out for!!
Russia swept thru the Long Jump Womens honours with Lebedeva winning Gold. Shes in line for an unprecedented Double when the Womens Triple Jump comes up in a couple of days.
Jeremy Wariner of the US has come close to Michael Johnsons quarter mile record. It would be interesting to see if he can break it. Aussie John Steffensen is favourite to end up on the podium. Among other Australians Kym Howe disappointed in the Pole Vault and so did Bronwym Thompson in the Long Jump. The good thing though is that Jana Rawlinson (previously Pittman) is running well in the 400m hurdles and Craig Mottram has an outside chance for Gold and a definite podium chance in the 5000m.
I watched the last lap of the 10000m race and that man Kenenisa Bekele from Ethiopia is just amazing. In winning his 3rd consecutive World title (1 less than his mentor and idol, the great Haile Gebresellasie), he sprinted his way thru the last 200 mts of the 10K race- tremendous stamina. He was still fresh for a victory lap and perhaps a few more as well!!! Champion stuff!!!!!
Go Athletes!!! Jump for glory, Run for Gold!!!!!
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