byRBR AdminThe Meeting AREVA was a fantastic meet!
Evan Jager, photo by PhotoRun.net
Even without Usain Bolt, the meet did what all great meets do: consistently fine competitions, in a timely manner, in various disciplines.
The field events were overlooked a bit, as Valerie Adams came back bravely and lost her 56 meet winning streak. Renaud Lavillenie not only lost, but he was defeated by another Frenchman, in the five men ahead of him. And for once, the high jump absolutely sucked.
But, the 400 meter mens, with Kirani James being defeated by Wayde Van Niekerk, in a sub 44! Eunice Sum running 1:56.99!
That fabulous men’s 1,500 meters, with Silas Kiplagat screaming past the field to take the race! Throw in the women’s 5000 meters where Genzebe Dibaba sprinted by Almaz Ayana, after letting Almaz do much of the work, and you have a rivalry!
The women’s 5000 meters, photo by PhotoRun.net
The men’s steeplechase was one of those sports moment of the year. Evan Jager got up and chased the AR. Wisconsin proud baby!
And the 100 meters for men and women had us gasping for air, as Jimmy Vicaut equalled the European record of 9.86 and got alot of attention from our friends at god’s sports newspaper, L’equipe.
And just so you know, I believe god is a French woman. Seriously, weather cooled down, and the crowd was fantastic!
So, I put all of those thoughts into some deep thoughts and recorded it.
I hope you find it fun.
