Dayron Robles, 2011 FBK Hengelo, photo by PhotoRun.netMaryam Jamal ran a brilliant 1,500 meters in Hengelo, to take the second world lead she had set in four days, with her 4:00.31. Dayron Robles showed that he is a force to be reckoned with in 2011, with his world leading 13.07.
Now, off to the PRe Distance Gala and the Pre Classic, two sessions of great track and field in Eugene, Oregon!
2 WORLD LEADS
HENGELO (NED, May 29): Two world leading marks highlighted the the FBK Games in Hengelo (IAAF World Challenge) before the packed stadium. Maryam Jamal won the 1500 m in 4:00.03 and Dayron Robles clockes 13.07 at the high hurdles. Surprise win by Mohammed Shahween from Saoudi Arabia clocking 3:31.82 over Haron Keitany (3:31.82). The women's 5000m went to Meseret Defar (14:45.48) while the men's 5000m saw Kenyans Edwin Soi (12:59.15), Vincent Chepkok (12:59.28) and Jacob Cheshari (13:01.03) take the top places. Danielle Carruthers impressed with 12.64 in the women's hurdles (meet record) over Kellie Wells (12.65). Kim Collins managed a surprising win in the 100m with 10.05, over Dutch Martina Churandy (10.10, standard for London 2012) and Mario Forsythe (10.11), Jamaican Chillonie Calvert was victorious in the women's race with 11.05 personal best. Adam Kszczot (1.45.11) got the win over Kenya's Boaz Lalang (1:45.31) in the men's 800m and Dayron Robles showed he is in excellent shape with a world leading and meet record 13.07 victory over Dwight Thomas (13.18) and Terrence Trammell (13.31). Irving Saladino managed to win the long jump battle but his 838 was too windy (+3.1) with Ignisious Gaisah (826) and Greg Rutherford (818) also performing strongly. Robert Harting (68.23) got the victory over Erik Cadee (66.16) in the discus throw. Jenny Meadows confirmed her status with 1:59.76 over 800m. Meseret Defar recorded 35th (the number include indoor performances) sub-15 minutes 5000m of her career, one more than Tirunesh Dibaba.
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