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Welcome back to this weeks round up of athletic news!
General News….
Marathon Anniversary celebrated!
The ever-creative folks at the London Marathon have put together a re-enactment of the 1908 London Olympic Marathon race of Dorando Pietri and Johnny Hayes to celebrate today's one hundredth anniversary of the marathon as a 26 mile 385 yard event (42.195 kilometers for the metric majority out there). Along with author John Bryant dressed as Italy's Pietri and Runners World publisher Steve Seaton dressed as the American Hayes, 1982 London Marathon champion Hugh Jones was set as running accompanist, and London Marathon Director Dave Bedford played his usual impresario role overseeing the activities and organizing post-run refreshments. For those that have not read the story I recommend getting this book. Great read!
Olympic News
What do you mean you're in an Ethiopian Jail?
The Israeli Foreign Ministry on Wednesday began diplomatic efforts to get Israeli marathon runner Haile Satayin out of an Ethiopian jail. Israel has information that the runner, who is set to represent the country in the Beijing Olympics, will be released on bail Friday.
The Ethiopian Athletics Association recently informed its Israeli counterpart that the 53-year-old runner was arrested for unstated reasons at his training camp and transferred to the capital, Addis Ababa. I would not put any money down on Haile if his preparations are anything to go by!
Greek sprinter Thanou threatens to take on IOC over Beijing participation
The International Olympic Committee could be facing another battle with controversial Greek sprinter Ekaterina Thanou if she is barred from competing at next months' Olympic Games in Beijing her lawyer told the BBC on Monday.
The 33-year-old - who along with then training partner Kostadinos Kenteris missed the 2004 edition after failing to turn up for a drugs test on the eve of the Games and then said they had been involved in a motorbike crash - has been selected in the Greek team.
But IOC president Jacques Rogge is threatening to prevent her taking part because of what happened in 2004.
Gregory Ioannidis, Thanou's lawyer, told BBC Sport this would constitute "an abuse of power" and a "violation of human rights".
Ottey out of record 8th Olympics
JAMAICAN-born sprinter Merlene Ottey has failed in her final attempt to achieve the 100 metres qualifying time that would have enabled her to become the first athlete to compete in eight Olympic Games.
Russia Triple money for Gold medal
RUSSIA has tripled the prize- money for medal winners at the Beijing Olympics, offering R1.2 million (80,000GBP) for athletes who bring home gold.
Race results
Australian Craig Mottram and Asafa Powell look in fine form.
Craig Mottram was the runaway winner in the 3000m at the IAAF World Tour event in Stockholm, clocking a solid run of 7min37.73sec, ahead of Kenya's Isaac Songok in 7:38.97. He won the race with a last lap of 54.6! Now that's moving and look forward to him racing the mile on Friday in London.
In the men's 100m, former world record-holder Asafa Powell just pipped fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt in Stockholm.
Bolt recently usurped Powell as the world record holder but Powell got one back when he won 9.88sec to Bolt's 9.89sec. Add American Tyson Gay to the mix and the 100m title in Beijing is wide open!
Pamela Jelimo worried by Russian's!
The 18-year-old Jelimo has a new world junior record of 1 minute, 54.97 seconds, set in the Paris Golden League meeting last Friday.
The season best time in the women's two-lap race was, however, set by the world 1,500 metres record holder, Yelena Soboleva, who ran 1:54.48 during the Russian Olympic trials in Moscow at the weekend.
"I am my best form, but my confidence has been shaken abit by the Russians," Jelimo said yesterday after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from Paris.
Jelimo also added some speculation to the fast Russian times by questioning why the Russians have not been running on the European circuit. The 800m women's race looks very interesting now!!!
Top Video's
Recap of greatest 10k race ever at Crystal Palace?
Featuring Craig "Buster" Mottram and the legendary Haile Gebrselassie
Also check this out!
Definitely worth a view. The BBC have been doing many documentariries on athletes who are competing in Beijing against the odds. Hem Bunting is a Cambodian marathon runner so poor he lives in the crumbling athletics stadium where he trains. Look at his training conditions on the road and your next run through your local park wont feel so bad!!!
Check this out!
Athletics this weekend
Aviva London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace.
Friday- BBC 2 6pm to 8.30pm
Saturday- BBC 1 2.30pm to 5.40pm
Races to watch...
Mile
Andy Baddeley and Tom Lancashire taking on Craig Mottram, of Australia, another man trying to mix it with the Africans, and Bernard Lagat, from the United States, the present world champion at 1,500 metres and 5,000 metres.
3000m
Britain's Mo Farah's last race before going to the Olympic's. Mo is joined by Ireland's Alaister Cragg and fast Kenyan athletes.
For more previews and timetable click here
General News….
Marathon Anniversary celebrated!
The ever-creative folks at the London Marathon have put together a re-enactment of the 1908 London Olympic Marathon race of Dorando Pietri and Johnny Hayes to celebrate today's one hundredth anniversary of the marathon as a 26 mile 385 yard event (42.195 kilometers for the metric majority out there). Along with author John Bryant dressed as Italy's Pietri and Runners World publisher Steve Seaton dressed as the American Hayes, 1982 London Marathon champion Hugh Jones was set as running accompanist, and London Marathon Director Dave Bedford played his usual impresario role overseeing the activities and organizing post-run refreshments. For those that have not read the story I recommend getting this book. Great read!
Olympic News
What do you mean you're in an Ethiopian Jail?
The Israeli Foreign Ministry on Wednesday began diplomatic efforts to get Israeli marathon runner Haile Satayin out of an Ethiopian jail. Israel has information that the runner, who is set to represent the country in the Beijing Olympics, will be released on bail Friday.
The Ethiopian Athletics Association recently informed its Israeli counterpart that the 53-year-old runner was arrested for unstated reasons at his training camp and transferred to the capital, Addis Ababa. I would not put any money down on Haile if his preparations are anything to go by!
Greek sprinter Thanou threatens to take on IOC over Beijing participation
The International Olympic Committee could be facing another battle with controversial Greek sprinter Ekaterina Thanou if she is barred from competing at next months' Olympic Games in Beijing her lawyer told the BBC on Monday.
The 33-year-old - who along with then training partner Kostadinos Kenteris missed the 2004 edition after failing to turn up for a drugs test on the eve of the Games and then said they had been involved in a motorbike crash - has been selected in the Greek team.
But IOC president Jacques Rogge is threatening to prevent her taking part because of what happened in 2004.
Gregory Ioannidis, Thanou's lawyer, told BBC Sport this would constitute "an abuse of power" and a "violation of human rights".
Ottey out of record 8th Olympics
JAMAICAN-born sprinter Merlene Ottey has failed in her final attempt to achieve the 100 metres qualifying time that would have enabled her to become the first athlete to compete in eight Olympic Games.
Russia Triple money for Gold medal
RUSSIA has tripled the prize- money for medal winners at the Beijing Olympics, offering R1.2 million (80,000GBP) for athletes who bring home gold.
Race results
Australian Craig Mottram and Asafa Powell look in fine form.
Craig Mottram was the runaway winner in the 3000m at the IAAF World Tour event in Stockholm, clocking a solid run of 7min37.73sec, ahead of Kenya's Isaac Songok in 7:38.97. He won the race with a last lap of 54.6! Now that's moving and look forward to him racing the mile on Friday in London.
In the men's 100m, former world record-holder Asafa Powell just pipped fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt in Stockholm.
Bolt recently usurped Powell as the world record holder but Powell got one back when he won 9.88sec to Bolt's 9.89sec. Add American Tyson Gay to the mix and the 100m title in Beijing is wide open!
Pamela Jelimo worried by Russian's!
The 18-year-old Jelimo has a new world junior record of 1 minute, 54.97 seconds, set in the Paris Golden League meeting last Friday.
The season best time in the women's two-lap race was, however, set by the world 1,500 metres record holder, Yelena Soboleva, who ran 1:54.48 during the Russian Olympic trials in Moscow at the weekend.
"I am my best form, but my confidence has been shaken abit by the Russians," Jelimo said yesterday after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from Paris.
Jelimo also added some speculation to the fast Russian times by questioning why the Russians have not been running on the European circuit. The 800m women's race looks very interesting now!!!
Top Video's
Recap of greatest 10k race ever at Crystal Palace?
Featuring Craig "Buster" Mottram and the legendary Haile Gebrselassie
Also check this out!
Definitely worth a view. The BBC have been doing many documentariries on athletes who are competing in Beijing against the odds. Hem Bunting is a Cambodian marathon runner so poor he lives in the crumbling athletics stadium where he trains. Look at his training conditions on the road and your next run through your local park wont feel so bad!!!
Check this out!
Athletics this weekend
Aviva London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace.
Friday- BBC 2 6pm to 8.30pm
Saturday- BBC 1 2.30pm to 5.40pm
Races to watch...
Mile
Andy Baddeley and Tom Lancashire taking on Craig Mottram, of Australia, another man trying to mix it with the Africans, and Bernard Lagat, from the United States, the present world champion at 1,500 metres and 5,000 metres.
3000m
Britain's Mo Farah's last race before going to the Olympic's. Mo is joined by Ireland's Alaister Cragg and fast Kenyan athletes.
For more previews and timetable click here
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