Athletics 2025

[Exeter 77]

Yep, it's a money thing that makes it a bit silly.

Specific to pole vault it's pretty unique in being an event where equipment plays a vital role but that degree of minute control is possible.

I just find it amazing that none of the other competitors get anywhere near him even though they have access (I assume) to pretty much the same level of equipment. I guess these generational talents pop up every now and then.

Oh yeah he's an exceptional talent, his record is 22cm better than anyone else currently competing has ever managed. He's a generation ahead of the competition in a similar way to Jonathan Edwards or Mike Powell and I wouldn't be surprised if his record, wherever it settles, lasts as long.

Watching the triple jumpers yesterday, it was crazy to see just how far everyone still is away from Edwards's record. He was before my time, did he go 18+ often or was that out of the blue?

He went over 18m twice in that World final when he set the world record and a couple of months earlier had jumped a wind-assisted 18.43m.

[cdbearsfan]

Joint bronze KJT.

[amfy]

That was fabulous watching her realise that she’d got it!

[Brazilian Villain]

Brilliant silver for Kate O'Connor, who's trained by her Dad. Can't argue with 5 PBs in 7 events in a World Championships. Nice that KJT and Brooks share the bronze.

[Brazilian Villain]

A very high quality 800m final, McPhillips and Burgin would have medalled in most 800 races with their times. Both young runners with bright futures ahead of them. The European 800m in Brum should be good next year, with Attaoui there as well.

[Brazilian Villain]

Nice of the BBC to mention Georgia Hunter Bell. C'mon Georgia!

[Meanwood Villa]

A so-so silver and shameful bronze for GB

[Villa Lew]

Gutted for Keely and Georgia

[cdbearsfan]

Was worried about the Kenyans before the race. Silver and bronze not to be sniffed at I suppose, but looking like GB will finish with no golds for first time since 2003.

[Sexual Ealing]

I bet there's been no mention of our League Cup wins. These ****** pickle my spleen.

[Brazilian Villain]

Can't warm to Keely at all. Good silver for Georgia, pleased for her.

[Brazilian Villain]

Gold for USA in the 5000m, strong run by Hocker.

[cdbearsfan]

Doesn't feel like the sort of thing they should be winning. Bore off, America.

The British bloke might finish around half-time in the Villa game.

[Gareth]

Doesn't feel like the sort of thing they should be winning. Bore off, America.

The British bloke might finish around half-time in the Villa game.

Son of Danny Mills….its wrong but I can’t bring myself to support :-)

[cdbearsfan]

Didn't know that. I see Roger Black's daughter is in, representing France.