2024 Olympic Games, Paris - Athletics thread

I'll just pop this up here as a reminder:

Why would she run an event that she's not remotely competitive in? Does she even have a qualifying time?

Well she actually did run the 800 qualifying time a few months ago at BMC event in Manchester.

Grant Holloway!!! Love see him get gold. Missed out Tokyo only silver. I think 110 high hurdlers most technically skilled track runners.. savage speed and technique

Switched to Eurosport . BBC coverage of athletics is poor

I think I'd give it to Daniel Wiffen if he wins another gold.

If Adeleke gets Gold, I'd give it to her.

You're right though it's difficult to choose.

Rhys, Kellie and the Rowers are all worthy winners.

My impression though is that swimming is the more competitive of all those sports except Adeleke's event.

I know nothing about track running, but what a big event performer she is. RQ on here is a John Wooden fan - he would tell his players "be quick, but don't hurry", and Bol did that to perfection. I thought when she got the baton she'd be doing well to medal, but she took it carefully, picked her way through the chaos of the changeover zone, eased up to max cruising speed, and by the end of the back straight looked so much more comfortable than those ahead of her.

There are so many world class sportspeople, but every so often one comes along that seems to be able to bend the rules of physics, slowing down time, or making a tiny bit of extra space, all seemingly with no effort. Wondrous.

SML.. never heard her interviewed, but going by her look, she has a scowl about her. Not a friendly looking face..am I off?

wrong thread

Just a question on her is all. You can’t answer, so probably best you don’t waste your time, and mine, by taking the bait..🤔

grand. You’ve answered it. “I’m off” with my thought..

could say the same about Julien Alfred yesterday, didn't crack a smile until after the race when she got to her family in the crowd.Lot of pressure on these athletes and a lot of mind games being played too

What’s thoughts on Adeleke not running the mixed relay? I’m of the opinion that she is part of a team, albeit an individual, but could have put the team as a joint priority, or close second priority. It’s 400 metres, not 4000 metres. And a day + rest until 400 flat. Of course she has to think about injury. I get this.

She should have done a Femke!!

it’s a legitimate question. Isn’t that what these topics are about..? It’s not like folks haven’t considered or talked about it. Bit of a lazy-ignorant reply from you.