European Athletics Championships

**Dodge** · 10/08/2006, 4:13 PM

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.

**pete** · 11/08/2006, 10:08 AM

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?

**The Stars** · 11/08/2006, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Sam Savic

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.

**pete** · 11/08/2006, 4:39 PM

O'Rourke into the 100m hurdles final in what looks like 5th place. Results

Based on those times she would be 0.05 outside a medal but i didn't see.

Final later tonight.

**Dodge** · 11/08/2006, 4:51 PM

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

**Dodge** · 11/08/2006, 5:52 PM

Ryan jumped 1.84, short of her NR of 1.92. Finished in 13th position. She did well to make final

**Dodge** · 11/08/2006, 5:57 PM

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

**pete** · 12/08/2006, 2:50 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

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?

**Dodge** · 12/08/2006, 4:06 PM

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

**pete** · 13/08/2006, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

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 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.