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2011 athletics season

shivfan

shivfan

Banned
Some fast times were set in the men's 100m heats at the Jamaica National Trials yesterday, though they were wind-aided....

Yohan Blake scorched to victory in his heat in 9.83, just ahead of veteran Michael Frater (9.87) and Lerone Clarke (9.99). The other three winners cruised to victory, and can clearly run faster - Asafa Powell (9.99), Nesta Carter (10.05) and Steve Mullings (10.13). The first semi will feature Mullings, Blake, Frater, Clarke, Mario Forsythe and Oshane Bailey, while the second semi will comprise Powell, Carter, Dexter Lee and Ainsley Waugh.

Those advancing in the women's 400 include Kaliese Spencer (50.86), Davita Prendagast (51.47), Rosemarie Whyte (51.98), Novlene Williams, Natoya Goule, Shericka Williams, Shareefa Lloyd, and Patricia Hall, while among those going thru from the men's equivalent are Jermaine Gonzales (45.61), Oral Thompson (45.69), Allodin Fothergill (45.98), Edino Steele, Lansford Spence and Leford Green.

Meet Results
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
In a highly competitive men's 100 metres, Commonwealth champion Lerone Clarke (10.24) and promising youngster Oshane Bailey (10.21) both bowed out in the semis, and the final, running into a -1.8 headwind, saw Asafa Powell winning in 10.08, in a photo finish with Yohan Blake (10.09), Steve Mullings (10.10) and Nesta Carter (10.12). Michael Frater was fifth in 10.19 and Dexter Lee sixth in 10.31. With Usain Bolt given a bye because he's the defending champion, and with Tyson Gay withdrawing from the American Trials due to injury, there is now a very realistic possibility Jamaica could have a 1-2-3 in the World Champs final!

Veronica Campbell-Brown won the women's 100 convincingly in 10.84, ahead of Kerron Stewart (10.97), but there was a surprising third for Jura Levy (11.10), beating Sherone Simpson (11.15), Aleen Bailey (11.18) and Schillonie Calvert (11.24). The qualifiers will be joined by defending champ Shelly-Ann Fraser in the World Champs.

The women's 400 hurdles featured no upsets, with Kaliese Spencer winning in 54.15, ahead of upcoming junior Ristanna Tracey (54.58) and Nickeisha Wilson (55.95). These qualifiers will be joined by defending champion Melaine Walker. The men's equivalent was won by Leford Green (49.19), ahead of Josef Robertson (49.64) and Roxroy Cato (49.66). Surprisingly, Danny McFarlane finished fourth in 49.77 and Isa Phillips fifth in 49.86.
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
Kenia Sinclair won the women's 800 in a time of 2:00.96, while among those advancing to the final of the men's 200 were Steve Mullings, Nickel Ashmeade, Marvin Anderson and Mario Forsythe. Surprisingly, Yohan Blake didn't run. The women's equivalent will feature Veronica Campbell-Brown, Kerron Stewart, Sherone Simpson, Samantha Henry, Jura Levy, Aleen Bailey, Anneisha McLaughlin and Schillonie Calvert.

Among those in the final of the men's 400 are Lansford Spence, Jermaine Gonzales, Leford Green, Oral Thompson and Allodin Fothergill. The women's final should feature Novlene Williams, ROsemarie Whyte, Shericka Williams, Kaliese Spencer, Davita Prendagast, Natoya Goule, Patricia Hall and Shereefa Lloyd. There's no Christine Day or Ricardo Chambers in either final.
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
There were no great times on yesterday's final day of the National Trials, but there was a shock as favourite Jermaine Gonzales, coming back from an injury, could only manage fourth in the men's 400 in a time of 45.59, behind winner Riker Hylton (45.30), Leford Green and Lansford Spence (45.46 each). However, Gonzales is likely to get his individual slot, because Green is likely to specialise in the hurdles event, and probably won't run the flat.

Novlene Williams won the women's equivalent in 50.05, ahead of Rosemarie Whyte (50.40) and Shericka Williams (50.81). With Brigitte Foster-Hylton getting an automatic bye into the World Champs, the 100 hurdles was won by Indira Spence in a time of 13.08. ahead of veterans Vonnette Dixon (13.12) and Delloreen Ennis (13.13). Andrew Riley had an upset win in the 110 hurdles, securing victory in a time of 13.36 ahead of favourite Dwight Thomas (13.38) and RIchard Phillips (13.40).

Veronica Campbell-Brown cruised to victory in the women's 200 in a time of 22.44, ahead of Kerron Stewart (22.63) and Sherone Simpson (22.73). The men's equivalent was won by Steve Mullings in a time of 20.11, ahead of Nickel Ashmeade (20.32) and Mario Forsythe (20.36).
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
Jamaica's Asafa Powell demolished the field in the men's 100 at the Lausanne Diamond League meet, winning in a world-leading time of 9.78, with second going to compatriot Michael Frater (9.88) and third to France's Christophe Lemaitre (9.95). Another Jamaican, Nesta Carter, was fourth.

There was another Jamaican win in the men's 400, with Jermaine Gonzales winning in 45.27, with Kevin Borlee of Belgium second (45.37) and Tabarie Henry of the Virgin Islands third (45.57).

The 110 hurdles was won by Cuba's Dayron Robles in 13.12, while Dwight Thomas of Jamaica was second in 13.16. Ukrainian Mariya Ryemen won the women's 200 in a time of 22.85, while Bahamian veteran Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie came in second in 22.93.
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
We have quite an exciting weekend coming up, with Usain Bolt running in the 200 at Paris on Friday, and Asafa Powell running in the 100 at Birmingham on Sunday....

Bolt's main competitors are French homeboys Christophe Lemaitre and Martial Mbandjock, as well as Bolt's Mario Forsythe and Darvis Patton of the US. The men's 400 should feature America's Jeremy Warriner, Jermaine Gonzales of Jamaica, Bahamian Chris Brown, and Rondell Bartholomew of Grenada.

The women's 100 should feature Jamaicans Veronica Campbell-Brown and Kerron Stewart taking on Trinidad's Kelly-Ann Baptiste, and French girls Veronique Mang and Myriam Soumare. The women's 800 includes Janet Jepkosgei of Kenya, South African Caster Semanya, Kenia Sinclair of Jamaica, and Britain's Jenny Meadows. In the women's 400 hurdles, Jamaicans Kaliese Spencer, Melaine Walker and Ristananna Tracey go up against American Lashinda Demus, and Briton Perri Shakes-Drayton.

http://www.iaaf.org/mm/Document/06/04/93/60493_PDF_English.pdf

At Birmingham, Powell will compete against Jamaican compatriots Michael Frater and Nesta Carter, as well as Trinidad's Richard Thompson and Keston Bledman, veteran Kittian Kim Collins, Americans Krell Timmons and Mike Rodgers, as well as the cream of British sprinting. The men's 400 hurdles should see Britain's Dai Greene taking on Trinidadian Jehue Gordon, Javier Culson of Puerto Rico and American Bershawn Jackson.

In the women's 200, Kerron Stewart of Jamaica is down to run against Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie of the Bahamas, and Americans Carmelita Jeter, Bianca Knight and Marshavet Myers. Amantle Montsho of Botswana is the favourite for the women's 400, and she's expected to be challenged by Jamaicans Novlene Williams, Shericka Williams and Rosemarie Whyte, as well as Sanya Richards of the US, and the UK's Christine Ohuruogu. Kellie Wells in the favourite for the 100 hurdles, where she should be challenged by fellow-Americans Danielle Carruthers and Virginia Powell-Crawford, as well as Sally Pearson of Australia, and Delloreen Ennis of Jamaica.

Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix 2011, Entry Lists and Timetable
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
Jamaica's Usain Bolt easily romped to victory in the 200 metres at the Paris Diamond League meet, in a time of 20.03, well ahead of second-placed Christophe Lemaitre of France (20.21).

But the big surprise was in the women's 100, which was won by Trinidad's Kelly-Ann Baptiste in 10.91, ahead of Jamaicans Veronica Campbell-Brown (10.95) and Kerron Stewart (11.04). Chris Brown of the Bahamas was also a surprise winner in the men's 400, winning in 44.94, with Jonathan Borlee of Belgium second in 45.05, Jamaica's Jermaine Gonzales third (45.43), and American Jeremy Warriner a disappointing fourth.

Jamaican Kaliese Spencer had to settle for second in the women's 400 hurdles in a time of 53.45, behind Czech Zuzana Hejnova in 53.29. In the 110 hurdles, Cuba's Dayron Robles won on the dip ahead of America's David Oliver after both men clocked 13.09, with Jamaican Dwight Thomas third in 13.18.
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
Caribbean athletes took the top five positions in the mens' 100 at Birmingham on Sunday, with Jamaican Asafa Powell winning in a relaxed time of 9.91 ahead of compatriots Nesta Carter (9.93) and Michael Frater (10.01). Trinidadians RIchard Thompson and Keston Bledman came fourth and fifth respectively.

Amantle Montsho of Botswana continued her dominance of the women's 400, winning in a time of 50.20, ahead of Jamaicans Rosemarie Whyte (50.82) and Novlene Williams (50.85).
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
At Lucerne yesterday, Jamaican Nickel Ashmeade won the men's 100 in a time of 10.24 ahead of Americans Trell Kimmons (10.27) and Travis Padgett (10.28), with another Jamaican, Kimmani Roach, fourth in 10.39. Trinidad's Kelly-Ann Baptiste convincingly won the women's equivalent in a time of 11.11, ahead of Alexandria Anderson of the US (11.22) and Jamaica's Aileen Bailey (11.31).

Dwight Thomas of Jamaica won the 110 hurdles in a time of 13.29, just ahead of Americans Tyrone Akins (13.30), and Dominic Berger and Jeff Porter, both of whom clocked 13.40.

America's Walter Dix easily won the men's 200 in a time of 20.02, ahead of Jamaican Marvin Anderson (20.54).

Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
Usain Bolt had to dig deep to win the 100m in Monaco yesterday, fighting to come from behind, and clocking 9.88 to finish just ahead of Jamaican compatriot Nesta Carter (9.90). Michael Rodgers of the US came third (9.96), Michael Frater of Jamaica fourth (10.01), and France's Christophe Lemaitre fifth (10.03).

American Carmelita Jeter won the women's 200 in 22.20, ahead of compatriot Allyson Felix (22.32). Jamaica's Kerron Stewart came fifth in 22.76.

Amantle Montsho of Botswana won yet another women's 400 in a time of 49.71, ahead of American Francine McCrory (50.29). Jamaicans Novlene Williams (50.61), Rosemarie Whyte (50.87) and Davita Prendergast (51.11) finished third, fourth and fifth respectively.
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
At Stockholm, Usain Bolt cruised to victory in the men's 200 running into a headwind in a relaxed time of 20.03, way ahead of Panama's Alonso Edward (20.47) and Bolt's Jamaican compatriot Ainsley Waugh (20.56).

It was a good day for Jamaicans, as Jermaine Gonzales (44.69) pipped American Lashawn Merritt (44.74) and Chris Brown of the Bahamas (44.79) to win the men's 400, and Kenia Sinclair stormed to victory in the women's 800 in a time of 1:58.21, to win ahead of Malika Akkaoui of Morocco (1:59.75) and Cuba's Yaneisy Santiusy (2:00.06). There was a 1-2-3 for Jamaican in the women's 400 hurdles, as Kaliese Spencer clocked 53.74 to win ahead of Melaine Walker (54.71) and Nickeisha Wilson (55.80).

Carmelita Jeter of the US won the women's 100 in a time of 11.15, ahead of her fellow-American Mashavet Myers (11.21) and Jamaica's Kerron Stewart (11.27). America's Jason Richardson (13.17) had an upset win over his compatriot David Oliver (13.28) and Jamaican Dwight Thomas (13.40) in the 110 hurdles.

iaaf.org - Competitions
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
Jamaican Yohan Blake won the men's 100m at the Diamond League meet in London yesterday in an impressive time of 9.95, running into a strong headwind of -1.6, beating compatriot Nesta Carter (10.01) into second. They were followed by American Mike Rodgers (10.04), Daniel Bailey of Antigua (10.14) and Trinidad's Richard Thompson (10.15).

Kaliese Spencer won the women's 400 hurdles in a world-leading time of 52.79, way ahead of fellow-Jamaican Melaine Walker (53.90) and Perri Shakes-Drayton of the UK (54.62). Young Grenadian Kirani James won the 400 in a time of 44.62 ahead of Jamaica's Jermaine Gonzales (44.85) and American Joel Brown (45.04).

Britain's Jenny Meadows won the women's 800 in a time of 1:58.61 ahead of Jamaican Kenia Sinclair (1:59.16), while American Bianca Knight won the women's 200 in 22.69 ahead of Jamaica's Sherone Simpson (22.84) and Shalonda Solomon (22.85).

Cuban Dayron Robles won the 110 hurdles in 13.04 ahead of Americans Jason Richardson (13.08) and David Oliver (13.19), with Dwight Thomas of Jamaica taking fourth in 13.29. Britain's Mo Farah won the men's 3000 in a time of 7:40.15, while Kenyan David Rudisha won the men's 800 in a time of 1:42.91.

Among the events down for today are the 100 hurdles, men's 400 hurdles, men's 200, women's 400, and women's 100.
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
Usain Bolt was back to his imperious best, cruising home in his heat in the men's 100 in a relaxed 10.10, as all sprinters ran into a strong headwind....

Bolt's three Jamaican compatriots, Yohan Blake (10.12), Nesta Carter (10.26) and Michael Frater (10.26), all easily won their heats as well, while veteran Kim Collins of St Kitts (10.13) also advanced to the semis, along with Trinidadians Richard Thompson and Keston Bledman, Antiguan Daniel Bailey, Americans Trell Kimmons, Walter Dix and Justin Gatlin, and Frenchmen Christophe Lemaitre and Jimmy Vicault.

Jamaicans Novlene Williams-Mills, Rosemarie Whyte and Shericka Williams all advanced to the semis of the women's 400, along with Americans Allyson Felix, Sanya Richards-Ross and Francena McCorory, as well as Amantle Montsho of Botswana, who motored to an impressive 10.95, but former champ Christine Ohuruogu of Britain false-started and was disqualified.

But it was a great day for Kenyans, who took all the medals in both the women's marathon, which was won by Kiplagat, and the women's 10,000, which ended in a victory for Cheriuyot.
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
In the final of the men's 100m, Usain Bolt was disqualified for false-starting!

Fortunately, Bolt's Jamaican compatriot and training partner Yohan Blake held his nerve to become the youngest world champion over the men's 100 with a clocking of 9.92, recovering from a modest start to overhaul American Walter Dix and Kittian veteran Kim Collins, who finished second and third in 10.08 and 10.09 respectively.

There was heartbreak too in the men's 10,000 final, with Ethiopian Ibrahim Jeilan (27:13.81) overhauling Britain's Mo Farah (27:14.07) on the final stretch....

Three Americans (Allyson Felix, Francena McCorory and Sanya Richards) and two Jamaicans (Novlene Williams-Mills and Shericka Williams) reached the final of the women's 400. But Botswana's Amantle Montsho should be the favourite, after winning her semi-final in a time of 50.13.
 
shivfan

shivfan

Banned
The women's 100 metres lived up to the hype, with America's Carmelita Jeter winning in an impressive time of 10.90, ahead of Jamaican veteran Veronica Campbell-Brown (10.97), Trinidad's Kelly-Ann Baptiste (10.98) and Jamaican defending champ Shelly-Ann Fraser (10.99). Amantle Montsho won Botswana's first-ever world title when she was victorious in the women's 400 in a time of 49.56, just ahead of highly-touted Allyson Felix of the US (49.59), while Jamaicans Shericka Williams and Novlene Williams-Mills finished a disappointing sixth and last respectively.
 
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GB set for another silver medal through Ennis, 2 silvers and a bronze so far then. Looks like gold won't happen unless Idowu breaks habit of lifetime and doesn't choke.
 
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