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The Stars
08/08/2006, 4:08 PM
Has anyone been watching this.
Anyone know when Derval O'Rourke is running?
Yeah been watching. A couple of decent performances so far. Liam Reale making the 1,500m final was a surprise. Joanne Cuddihy looked good in the 400m.
100m Hurdles gets underway @ 9.45 Thursday morning. She'll be doing well to make the final. has an outside chance of a medal (as any of the top 10 do in hurdling).
Cragg is our only solid medal chance in the 5,000m but hopefull O'Rourke or maybe Cuddihy can sneak one.
Dodge
09/08/2006, 10:00 AM
For the Lazy but still a little interested. Here’s a round up
Day 1
Through
Liam Reale qualified for final of 1,500M
David Gillick 2nd in heat, qualified for semi
Out
Paul McKee and David McCarthy in 400m, finished 17th and 18th overall
Eileen O’Keefe finished 17th in hammer
Marie Davenport finished 22nd in 10,000m
James Nolan disappointingly out, ranked 26th in 1,500m
Michelle Carey ranked 21 in 400mH
Day 2
Through
Deirdre Ryan equals national record and qualifies for final of High Jump
Joanne Cuddihy looked really really good when finishing 2nd and qualifying for semi
Out
Gillick had a shocker when finishing 7th in his semi
Martin Fagan had a respectable 11th place in the 10,000m
Anna Boyle just missed out on qualification in the 100m
Day 3 (morning)
Paul Brizzel and Paul Hession both qualified for next round of 200m.
Gary Ryan was eliminated
This evening sees 2nd round action for Hession and Brizzle, Cuddihy in her Semi and Reale in the 1,500m final. Cuddihy has a chance at the final
bennocelt
09/08/2006, 12:40 PM
For the Lazy but still a little interested. Here’s a round up
no need to quote whole posts - MOD
thanks for this Dodge
beautifulrock
09/08/2006, 1:55 PM
Well done Dodge, makes for good viewing in the evening and RTE as always have a fine panel to help our Bill out. Gillickindeed had a shocker but at only 23 could still do something in a major championship. 100m was good and was glad it was sub 10 secs otherwise the Yanks would have scoffed even more than rthey are doing.
The irish women seem to be showing up the guys this year.
Is there a reason why Ireland has improved dramatically in the 400m & below sprint events in recent years?
The irish women seem to be showing up the guys this year.
Is there a reason why Ireland has improved dramatically in the 400m & below sprint events in recent years?
Apparently up until a few years ago we didn't have any dedicated sprint coaches and now we have a fair few. I'd also guess that the African domination of middle to long distances might've put some off. Although always American dominated, there's always been European medalists in the 400m and of course European Women are generally up there in World terms. Always though Athletics ireland should focus funding on events where Irish people could have a chance at Olympics medals.
Always though Athletics ireland should focus funding on events where Irish people could have a chance at Olympics medals.
People only pay attention to Athletics when get medals at major events so we no better or worse than other countries.
Must be some niche events we could cherry pick?
Must be some niche events we could cherry pick?
Field events (all of them), Womens 400-5,000m (including steeplechase), Mens 800m
Real ale Madrid
09/08/2006, 2:43 PM
According to Eamonn Coughlan last night Deirdre Ryan has no proper indoor facility to practise during the winter. People then wonder why we dont do better when it comes to big events. Any irish athlete that achieves PB's in major championships is a hero. We are a third world country when it comes to sports facilities.
The Stars
09/08/2006, 9:55 PM
agree with Real....the facilitys in Ireland for top class athletics are nothing short of a disgrace.Time for the Government to put money into this,and get more youngsters involved if we are to have any hope in the future.
Aberdonian Stu
09/08/2006, 10:26 PM
From BBC.co.uk on the mens 400m final:
Victory went to Frenchman Marc Raquil in 45.02 seconds but he had to come through late to get past Russian Vladislav Frolov who set a new personal best of 45.09.
In other news the Pope is Catholic.
Marc Raquil always, not some of the time, not most of the time but always has to surge through late. This little report would make it seem unexpected. With many runners yes, not with Raquil.
Dodge
09/08/2006, 11:09 PM
Day 3 (evening) round up
Through
Paul Hession finished 3rd in the 2nd round of the 200m and goes through to the Semis.
Joanne Cuddihy finished 3rd in her semi and is now in the 400m final.
Out
Liam Reale finished in a more than decent 8th place in the 1,500m
Paul Brizzle pulled a hamstring in the 200m
Day 4 Irish in action
First up is Roisin McGettigan in the 3000m steeplechase semis. She's ranked in the top 10 and should make final.
Then Derval O'Rourke in the 100mH. She's in a tough enough heat but should progress.
Dave Campbell and Thomas Chamney start in the 800m heats. If either progress they'll have done very very well
First in the evening session is Alistair Cragg in the 5000m. He should progress very easily
The we have Ciara Sheehy and Anna Boyle inn the 200m heats. Both could progress but not expected
Then Joanne Cuddihy in the 400M FINAL. She's in lane 1 and is the slowest PB in the race.
Then Paul Hession in the 200m Semis. He's doe well to get here. First four go through and he's ranked 6th in PB terms. If he gets through the final is the last event.
Busy day for Irish tomorrow
Aberdonian Stu
10/08/2006, 10:13 AM
Derval qualified easy enough. A little ragged but still comfortable.
Dodge
10/08/2006, 11:28 AM
McGettigan and Fionnual Britton failed to qualify from 3,000m Steeplechase heats. McGettigan finished 5th but her heat was slower. She was a bit unlucky.
O'Rourke is 5th fastest qualifier and IMO looked copmfortable
The two 800m lads are out
O'Rourke is 5th fastest qualifier and IMO looked copmfortable
She qualified 7th fastest & looking at competitions PBs will need get close to PB to make the final & have to beat her PB to have chance at medal. Saw interview this morning & she seemed to know that already.
Dodge
10/08/2006, 12:00 PM
That was a typo. Meant to write 7th. As I said above she'd be doing well to make final but there's no doubting if she stays injury free she can challenge the others. She's lowered her PB 4 times this year and missed the first 2 months of season...
Goof Balls
they're all hepped on Goof Balls
Smie final draw made for 100mH. O'Rourke in 2nd semi. She has 4th quickest PB and SB in her heat and top 4 qualify. She's beside gold medal favourite Susanna Kollur of Sweden
The Stars
10/08/2006, 4:06 PM
Missed Deravls race but Alistair Cragg looked very comfortable in his semi final,stayed in fourth the whole race,then went to the leader with 2 laps to go,and finish with plenty left in the tank.
400m final on in 45 minutes
Aberdonian Stu
10/08/2006, 9:30 PM
Joanne faded in the end but a great championships for her. Back to her medicine studies as soon as she's back!
I would be shocked if Derv didn't make the final and surprised if she isn't in the medal reckoning.
Remember she made drastic improvements to her indoor times at the Worlds and given her approach (as in where and when she's raced) that seems to be likely this time around as well.
And yes I am massively biased.
Sam Savic
11/08/2006, 12:39 AM
It wasn't mentioned but Fionnuala Britton ran a PB in the steeplechase.
Also, for anyone who doesn't know, our indoor facility is a barn in Nenagh. It's a great facility for Nenagh Athletic Club but a national disgrace when you consider that Eamon Coughlan was promised all sorts 30 years ago.
When you consider that an indigenous sport gets more funding than any other sport in this country, it's a joke. Our athletes, boxers, swimmers etc have to compete at international level while our indigenous heroes do battle against the same shower every year.
On the sprints improvement - we have one of the best in the world in Jim Kilty.
We spend 70m on a 50m pool whihc is good 'n all but surely the government could find similar money for a multi purpose indoor facility?
:rolleyes:
The Stars
11/08/2006, 10:12 AM
On the sprints improvement - we have one of the best in the world in Jim Kilty.
agree with that,the man is a genius and a gentleman,aswell as being one of the best coaches in this country.
O'Rourke into the 100m hurdles final in what looks like 5th place. Results (http://www.sportresult.com/sports/la/framework/eaa2.asp?event_id=10000100000031&module=competition&show=RL&comp_id=19697&showRound=1250063&lang=en)
Based on those times she would be 0.05 outside a medal but i didn't see.
Final later tonight.
Should point out that Deirdre Ryan also in High Jump Final tonight. Hopefully she can set new Irish Record.
Aoife Byrne failed to qualify from 1,500m heats this morning. No toher Irish in action today.
Just the two girls left in the final
Ryan jumped 1.84, short of her NR of 1.92. Finished in 13th position. She did well to make final
O'Rourke got Silver! Hurrah!
Smashed her Irish record too. 12/72
Aberdonian Stu
11/08/2006, 10:16 PM
Absolutely thrilled for her.
nshoop
11/08/2006, 10:25 PM
congrats to her
The Stars
12/08/2006, 9:41 AM
ragin i missed the race,well done to her.
what was the winning time?
Dodge
12/08/2006, 12:30 PM
12.59. O'Rourke led for first 70/80 meters. Iniitally gave German girl silver, than officially gave it to Derval, then gave both of them silver
O'Rourke got Silver! Hurrah!
Smashed her Irish record too. 12/72
Great stuff even if i only listening on the radio. Showing very good progress in PB times. What kind of times are the worlds best running?
Michelle Parry (USA) is World No 1 with 12.43 but O'Rourke's time was in far from ideal circumstances. Europeans generally do very well in world comps
Michelle Parry (USA) is World No 1 with 12.43 but O'Rourke's time was in far from ideal circumstances. Europeans generally do very well in world comps
Puts O'Rourke in World/Olympic final times though?
I presume Craig odds on for medal today. 9/4 2nd favourite. Will he win?
Dodge
13/08/2006, 12:23 PM
Should win, best athlete in it by far. Won't be easy though. I'll settle for a medal.
In the last World Championships (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_IAAF_Athletics_World_Championships#Track_2) O'Rourke's time would've won Silver. It should be noted that this year was her first a s a full time athlete and she was injured for May and June. She was real genuine, world and olympic medal chances.
Aberdonian Stu
13/08/2006, 4:24 PM
Cragg was out of the medals. Don't know where he finished.
Does anyone know what the story is with Darren Campbell. He was going on about accusations being made against him and refused to join his team mates for a lap of honour after winning the relay.
I couldn't find any info on what the dispute is.
Cragg pulled up injured with 3-4 laps to go while he was leading. Fecker. Last time i bet on athletics. :(
bennocelt
13/08/2006, 5:37 PM
Cragg pulled up injured with 3-4 laps to go while he was leading. Fecker. Last time i bet on athletics. :(
was a dissapointment but to be fair he did snap his tendon which im sure must have hurt!!!
Dodge
14/08/2006, 10:11 AM
Does anyone know what the story is with Darren Campbell. He was going on about accusations being made against him and refused to join his team mates for a lap of honour after winning the relay.
I couldn't find any info on what the dispute is.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/athletics/4788833.stm
Basically didn't want Chambers in the team and thought people might think he was on drugs by association (seeing as he was part of the last relay squad that had their medals stripped)
Aberdonian Stu
14/08/2006, 4:26 PM
Yeah I read about it this morning.
Superhoops
14/08/2006, 8:44 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/athletics/4788833.stm
Basically didn't want Chambers in the team and thought people might think he was on drugs by association (seeing as he was part of the last relay squad that had their medals stripped)
It wasn't just Chambers he was having a pop at, He didnt want Mark Lewis Francis who was done last year for having traces of cannibis when he was dope tested, running either.
Campbell said he did not want to be a hypocrite which is an astonishing statement to make when was quite happily actually agreed to run with both Chambers and Lewis Francis in the team in order to get himself a gold medal.
He could have chosen not run at all with them in the team if he felt that strongly but the 'hypocrite' part for me is that had the British team management pulled Chambers and Lewis Francis from the team, there would have been no gold medal for Campbell to take the moral high ground with. If this gold medal performance is in any way considered tarnished because of Chambers and Lewis Francis inclusion, then Campbell own gold medal bears the same tarnish.
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