Sprintgeezer wrote:
Lol what were the looks on the other guys’ faces when they were told Lyles went 18.90?
Re: Felix. I absolutely can’t stand her...but she’s fast. This result seems anomalous, especially the wind reading. That lopsided, long stride...it works. 34, ok. With commitment, I would not be surprised if she continued to make the relay, at least, in 2024. In the 1 AND the 4.
OK so get off you butt and get out there and become an official.
I, along with other competitors, are the officials’ raison d’être.
I do officiating, but not for USATF. I don’t support USATF.
Even an eight years old knows how to do cross multiplication. But you're not considering the start my friend.
Lyles is probably in PR shape
BUT Is that 3x100 world best? Big day for Felix
There was still the same prize money as a normal Weltklasse. What happens in the men’s ~200? Who won?
Snark aside. Kudos to the organizers for trying.
Just saw Felix, she looked really good, for her. Snappy and strong, if a bit rangey. Her turnover ran out of steam as her form broke down at maybe 120m, but that was a very promising, strong performance. Impressive.
In the 100yd, Vicaut was the most interesting. His start has improved...but while his drive was cut short, he did lift more than he used to, which is a positive development. For a nothing year, he looked good. Great year to work on things, like a bonus year.
Good thing he has that monster stride, because CL’s turnover is just not there.
Lyles looked good, of course—but surely he knew that it was short! Man, too bad the Games are off, because Lyles would have done something special. It would be nice to see him get that AR. I could see him at 19.4, 19.3 is insane, of course. He has a nice foot strike, which will help him in the 100.
The reality of running wrote:
Lyles is probably in PR shape
Nothing from today’s race indicates that.
Felix looked decidedly less impressive on her 100 anchor, but that stride length gets everyone.
Hardloper wrote:
-3.4 wind for the 100y. Lame. Kind of ruins the anticipation of a fast time in the 200.
Why were all the races into headwinds in fl? Flip it!
Imagine getting beaten by a geriatric Felix.
The Weltklasse Zurich Inspiration Games ended up being a huge failure. The meet was held simultaneously from seven venues. Bradenton, Florida, and Mt. Sac were the two US venues. Six of the seven venues did their job. Bradenton was the only screw up. Thanks, Bradenton!
I dont think it was a failure. It was nice to see some running of some sort. What would have made it way better if each venue had multiple runners racing at once so it didnt look like a time trial.
Dr. DETROIT wrote:
I dont think it was a failure. It was nice to see some running of some sort. What would have made it way better if each venue had multiple runners racing at once so it didnt look like a time trial.
Totally agree