The Athletics Thread

[Champ]

Now that there's a break in the cricket before the last test this will be getting my attention.

 

I still need to check the schedule for today but I doubt I'll be the only one looking forward to Katerina Johnson-Thomson's second day

 

Being interviewed in the studio now

[Champ]

Does anyone know if Michael Johnson has a connection to the UK apart from his contract with the BBC?

[sir roger]

Does anyone know if Michael Johnson has a connection to the UK apart from his contract with the BBC?

 

I don't think so, I just think that track & field was so low-profile in the USA that we managed to snaffle him for our coverage & a great decision it was by the Beeb.

 

I think he has mentored a few of our athletes, but I think that was more as a result of him being involved with our t.v. coverage and available in the UK, rather than the other way around.

[Champ]

I don't think so, I just think that track & field was so low-profile in the USA that we managed to snaffle him for our coverage & a great decision it was by the Beeb.

 

I think he has mentored a few of our athletes, but I think that was more as a result of him being involved with our t.v. coverage and available in the UK, rather than the other way around.

 

That was pretty much what I was thinking. He's ace

[Champ]

Mens 5000m final 5.45 this evning

[The Guest]

Does anyone know if Michael Johnson has a connection to the UK apart from his contract with the BBC?

 

I think he's seen as a bit of a joke by the media in America whereas he's a lot more respected over here.

 

He made some comments and even made a documentary for the BBC if I am remembering correctly about his views on black athlete's in the US and slavery and its effect on the genetic side of things. He pretty much got laughed at even though his views were fairly well reasoned.

 

He's my favourite athlete of all time.

[bouncebrigade]

Robbieor was right !!!!!! oh hang no he wasn't.

 

Robbie is a know it all who, well, doesn't know that much.

[Rippa]

Mens 5000m final 5.45 this evning

 

Looking forward to this also waiting to see Bolt in 200m and the 400m mens relay - what's the odds on the Brit's dropping the baton or getting disqualified.

[Champ]

Looking forward to this also waiting to see Bolt in 200m and the 400m mens relay - what's the odds on the Brit's dropping the baton or getting disqualified.

 

They should be pretty safe in 400 but their record in the 100 is appalling, being disqualified 6 out of the last 8 outings or something stupid like that

[Rippa]

They should be pretty safe in 400 but their record in the 100 is appalling, being disqualified 6 out of the last 8 outings or something stupid like that

 

Might just have a bet on it - will see what price I can get in the bookies at the bottom of our street...Hope Mo wins and would love to see someone force Bolt to run at full pace...he's like the hare at the dog track!!!

[Champ]

I would like to know what has gone on with ticket sales for these champs. The stadium has been almost empty for some sessions and it doesnt seem as if anything has been done to address this over the course of the week

[Newport]

I would like to know what has gone on with ticket sales for these champs. The stadium has been almost empty for some sessions and it doesnt seem as if anything has been done to address this over the course of the week

 

Quite ridiculous isn't it? It wasn't even close to being full when Isinbayeva competed.

[Champ]

Quite ridiculous isn't it? It wasn't even close to being full when Isinbayeva competed.

 

And the stick they got in London....

 

Meanwhile, Bolt's 200m semi

[Champ]

That Phil Jones gets no better.

[Champ]

And the stick they got in London....

 

Meanwhile, Bolt's 200m semi

 

Run close there. Conserving energy or a bit tired?

 

Scottish athletes...taking 'milk bottle white' to a new level

[Champ]

Another solitary pleasure, then?

 

Men's 5000 running now. Little to read into the race at this stage. Pretty slow pace, Farah tucked in at the back

[Champ]

Another solitary pleasure' date=' then?

 

Men's 5000 running now. Little to read into the race at this stage. Pretty slow pace, Farah tucked in at the back[/quote']

 

Winding up now at 600m. Farah leading but its very close

[Champ]

Farah wins. My heart's pounding. Wasn't sure he was going to do that

[Mendoza]

Yeah i watched it. Well done Mo, but pack that mobot bollocks in now.

[Red Soul]

Farah wins. My heart's pounding. Wasn't sure he was going to do that

 

Brilliant from Mo there.What a man!.

[Champ]

I see Paula's had a makeover since yesterday!

[Champ]

Mens 200m final 17.10

[Mendoza]

Bloody hell, some absolutely stunning high jumpers there. No idea who they are, think they were Swedish.

[Baltar]

One of my favourite events, Men 4x100M relay at 3:10PM. I'm calling it now, Team GB will drop the baton or find another way to fuck it up.

[Champ]

One of my favourite events' date=' Men 4x100M relay at 3:10PM. I'm calling it now, Team GB will drop the baton or find another way to fuck it up.[/quote']

 

It would be a brave person who would bet against you