First of all, a cheap Peacock subscription is 1000% worth it. I am seriously loving the DL now that I have Peacock. Unlike a lot of subscriptions, this is truly worth it.
Second of all, London was amazing. What was your favorite result?
I loved Bol's domination (3rd fastest 400H ever!) but somehow I think the comeback of Jemma Reekie is my favorite result -- 1:57 is so good and she must feel so relieved to be 100% healthy again. I am so happy for her.
Boring American answers here, but 1. Monson 2. Nuguse.
Monson with the AR and a barrier broken has to take the cake. She’s now #13 in world history, right behind Obiri and ahead of the late great Agnes Tirop and Vivian Cheruiyot. And the AR she removed was set not only by a convicted doper but in a closed-door team time trial—good riddance.
Nuguse gets his first career DL win over a solid field and maintains his “medal favorite” status, and I was glad to see him overhaul Nordas, who our friend Temp_Account aptly described as “Another Nordic Berserker.”
19:50 from Tebogo - Bolt's record will go down between him and Knighton
Juvaughn I’ll give some love to, that was great to see. Nuguse, Lyles and Tebogo my other picks.
On the womens side, Reekie you gotta feel good for as well as Monson, Bol and J Chepkoech.
Bol only. But Tsegay also.
No one cares about Peacock, and Americans. Hassan too. Reekie too though she is finally improving, a little (significant PBs in the 1500, the discipline she has no chance for anything ever globally, maybe EU titles in the future).
Arrogant Lyles got almost beaten.
Of course, I want to give massive props to Nuguse for a DL win in a legit field and legit time. 3:30 used to be "jaw dropping" and now we just assume studs like Nuguse can do that week after week. Hats off to Nuguse!
Men's 1500 was the most exciting race. I also liked watching the men's H.J. since an American won there as well.
Everyone doesn't have access to Peacock but I agree the meets have be amazing this year.
I don't usually pay attention to field events but loved watching Harrison win over Barshim. Also thought Tsegay's performance was underrated. She seemed to be pretty much in control the whole race.
Great meet ! no keely ? Man come on people . 50000 to see their fav runner and she bails ( injury )
1 . Brit’s in the 1500!
2 . Monson and Bol ( 14.19 and 51.4 )
3. Lyles and the 200
that was amazing to see that crowd! It was like the Olympics.
Reekie. Particularly impressed that she went with the pace and still had the strength to hang on for the win.
Adam Spencer from Wisconsin ran a 3:31.81??? Is he coming back to Wisconsin or going pro?
I was there and had basically gone to watch Keely. But so good to see Jemma back to form and she will have got a huge boost from winning that race.
Burgin 1:43.85 800m win in non diamond league event. 6 Brits under 1:45 in the race. Only 9th and 10th ran badly. NCAA 2nd placer Bizimana DFL in 1:49. Long season catching up with him?
Mens 1500. 2 seconds separating 1st and 14th. 3 Brits under 3:32 in one race. No Wightman or Heyward this year and there are still 5 Brits under 3:32 this season. USA has one so far?
I might be the only one, but for me it's Hassan running 14:13. Tsegay is in the shape of her life. Hassan isn't, imo. I think when she regains some of her top end speed and slims down a bit (controversial, ik), she will be right around the world record. 14:13 is a definitive indication that Sifan is "back" and I know she has a lot more to give, whereas I'm not sure I could say that about Tsegay or Chebet (sp?), but tbh I know nothing about Chebet. Super excited to see how much Sifan can improve by Budapest and even more excited to see what she achieves next year. She mentioned in an interview earlier that she'd like to improve on her 800m PB, so speed will definitely be a big focus for her!
SlowTuohy wrote:
Bol only. But Tsegay also.
No one cares about Peacock, and Americans. Hassan too. Reekie too though she is finally improving, a little (significant PBs in the 1500, the discipline she has no chance for anything ever globally, maybe EU titles in the future).
Arrogant Lyles got almost beaten.
Your post is weirdly negative. You "liked" two things but managed to drag the TV broadcast (in the States) and four super-star athletes. Is the glass half empty for you too?
p.s. Semantically, "only" and "also" don't work together. "I only eat fish. But lamb also."
grumpster wrote:
Everyone doesn't have access to Peacock but I agree the meets have be amazing this year.
I don't usually pay attention to field events but loved watching Harrison win over Barshim. Also thought Tsegay's performance was underrated. She seemed to be pretty much in control the whole race.
I bought the online subscription. It didn't work while I was in Europe, but here at home, it has been totally worth it. What does it cost? Like $5.99 a month? That is a coffee and a tip these days!
Dr No wrote:
Great meet ! no keely ?
But Jemma gave them the hometown boost! Sometimes the unexpected win is worth more...
It was the best meet in a long time for British athletics. All of the following were massive positives:
Jemma Reekie - fastest time since Tokyo and first DL win
Gourley looking competitive and running a 3:30 PB
Aimee Pratt getting the steeple qualifier and taking third
Megan Keith running the WQT at age 21 with a 35 second PB
Zharnel Hughes breaking the British record and proving he can compete with the best
Dina getting back to form and taking 2nd
So many men under 1:45 for 800 and both Burgin and Pattison getting the WQT
Overall, the meet was one of the best I've been to as almost every race was competitive as well as high quality