• Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Track & Field

3 World Leads, Schippers beats Felix, A view from Europe, by EME News

Larry Ederby Larry Eder
September 12, 2015
0
0 0
0
SHARES
8
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Schippers_DafneFL-World15.JPgDafne Schippers, photo by PhotoRun.net

After a World Championships, half a world a way mind you, performances are not expected to be anything special. But, as my keen observers told me, the crowd was sold out, and loud, the organization was crisp and there were some special battles.

RelatedPosts

Eilidh Doyle-Passing the Baton, A Documentary Film Edited and Filmed by Urbane Media for Scottish Athletics

Magnifiscent Monaco! Bol 51.95 WL, Wanyonyi 1:41.44 WL, Lyles defeated Tebogo

Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), 11 July 2025

The women’s 200 meters is a look into Rio next year.

As Dafne told us after the Great City Games today, ” I am now a sprinter.”

Believe.

3 World Leads, Schippers beats Felix
BRUSSELS (BEL, Sep 11): The 39th AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme brought the 6th IAAF Diamond League to a close with a thrilling finale featuring 3 world leading performances. It was a good day for African athletics as Faith Kipyegon set an African record and world lead in the mile and Habiba Ghribi set an African record, meet record and world lead in the 3000mSC. The other world lead came in the closing event of the series, Yomif Kejelcha moving to the top of the 2015 world list. There was another Area record in the men’s 200m, in which Femi Ogunode ran an Asian Record in his second race of the evening. Caterine Ibarguen looked set to suffer her first defeat since 2012, but moved from third to first on the final jump of the competition in a nail biting climax. There were incredibly close battles in the men’s shot, in which the top three were separated by just 4 centimetres; and the men’s 100m, in which 0.005 separated first and second. Dawn Harper-Nelson and Renaud Lavillenie were two athletes to come from disappointments in Beijing to claim Diamond Race titles here. In the most anticipated duel of the meet, world 200m champion Dafne Schippers got the better of world 400m champion Allyson Felix.


Event by Event Review

Men

100m: Gatlin nearly got beaten in a very close finish. Both he and Ogunode were given 9.98 (-0.4) – it was split on thousands: 9.974 and 9.979 – with Euro record holder Vicaut just behind with 9.99 (9.987) as he showed a good improvement on his ISTAF outing. Rodgers (10.02) and Powell (10.04) were also close. Gatlin picked up his third consecutive DR trophy.

200m (non-DL): Ogunode was narrowly beaten to the win in the 100m, but in the 200m he was a clear winner, clocking an Asian Record of 19.97 (-0.4). The others, led by Francis (20.22) were well back. World 400m champ Van Niekerk ran 20.37 for 4th.

400m (non-DL): The crowd cheered for the Borlées but it was Quow who finished on top with 45.29 over Kevin Borlée’s 45.43. McDonald came in as the fastest in the field this year, but finished 7th.

800m: After losing to Amos at ISTAF, Kszczot held him off here to win in 1:45.12 to the Botswanan’s 1:45.25. The Pole won the 800m in Zurich and Brussels after his world silver for a very good end to the season. It was Amos who won the DR, retaining his title. Tuka (1:45.45) and Aman (1:45.49) were the other top finishers. The top two from the world 1500m final, Kiprop and Manangoi were only 10th and 11th.

1500m (non-DL): France’s Amdouni came in with the fastest time and showed that form by winning the European race with 3:36.92 over Australia’s Gregson (3:37.14).

5000m: The 2015 Diamond League ended in top style with the fastest 5000m race of the year. Kejelcha ran 12:53.98 to lead four under 13 and take the DR title. Gebrhiwet (12:54.70), Iguider (12:59.25 PB) and Longosiwa (12:59.25) beat world silver medallist Ndiku (13:05.30). Rupp was only the third best US athlete as True and Hill beat him.

400mH: World medallist Gibson won in a close battle with Jackson, 48.72 to 48.76. The American went someway to making up for his Beijing disappointment as he won the DR for the first time since the inaugural edition. Kenyan world champ Bett was only 7th with 49.90 and claimed about stomach problems.

PV: While a world title eludes Lavillenie, he has never had to take the DR crown off. With 595 on his second attempt he won his 6th consecutive DR title. World champ Barber made it over 585 and then went to 590, 595 and then 600 to try and beat the Olympic champ, but he had no success. Filippidis cleared 580 for third.

TJ: The much hyped show down between Taylor and Pichardo lost some spark when the Cuban retired after three rounds. With Pichardo on the side-lines, Taylor leaped 17.59 (0.1), just 1cm from the MR, to win from the Cuban’s 17.06 (0.1). The American claimed the DR for the fourth consecutive year, two points ahead of Pichardo.

SP: Walsh toppled world medallists Richards, Kovacs and Storl with 21.39 in an incredibly close competition. 4cm separated the top three: Richards (21.37) and world champ Kovacs (21.35). Storl was 4th with 21.09. Kovacs was only third, but still took the DR as he beat his rival Storl.

JT: Pitkamaki led from round 1, with his round 2 effort of 87.37 proving uncatchable. As Vesely picked up no points in 6th, Pitkamaki became the first Finnish athlete to win a DR. Rohler continued his great end to the season with 86.56 to beat Olympic champ Walcott (84.03) and world champ Yego (83.82).

Women

200m: Schippers came out on top in a thrilling duel against Felix which was decided in the final metres. The world 200m champion ran 22.12 (0.0) to pass out Felix (22.22) while Thompson was also close with 22.26. The US athlete still retained her DR title (her 3rd DR win), two points up on Schippers.

400m: World silver medallist Miller fulfilled her role as favourite by running 50.58 to beat McCorory, who ran 50.59 for second to win the DR title. McPhersen edged Hastings for third, 51.00 to 51.02.

Mile: It had been billed as Hassan’s chase of the WR, but Kipyegon beat the Dutch athlete in Beijing and she beat her again here, clocking an African record and WL of 4:16.71 to move to joint 4th on the all-time list.It is fastest since 1996 when Masterkova set the World record. Hassan set a NR of 4:18.20, while Rowbury ran (4:22.10) to win the battle of the Americans against Simpson (4:22.18 PB). Hassan didn’t win the race, but she won the DR, the first Dutch athlete to ever do so.

Steeple: After missing gold in Beijing, Ghribi made this race her own, storming to a 9:05.36 finish to break the African record and move to third on the world all-time list. The time is also a world lead and meet record. World champ Kiyeng ran a PB but was still nearly 5 seconds back on 9:10.15. As she didn’t win, that meant the DR went to Nyambura; who only finished 6th here, behind fast times from Assefa (9:12.63), Ayalew (9:14.73) and Kirui (9:17.74).

100mH: Harper-Nelson fell in Beijing, but she wasn’t to be denied here; she won with 12.63 (0.1) to take the DR title for the fourth consecutive year. The USA went 1-2-3 in this race and the DR, with Nelvis (12.65) and Stowers (12.76). World medallists Roleder and Talay were 5th (12.91) and 7th (12.99).

HJ: World champ Kuchina equalled her PB of 201 on her first attempt, as she did in Beijing, to win. She attempted 204 but couldn’t make it. Chicherova made 197 on her first and then failed once at 199 and twice at 201, to take second. Beitia had to finish inside the top three for the DR title, and she did, winning the race by 1 point over Kuchina.

TJ: Ibarguen is a true competitor. The world champion’s win streak looked set to end at 29 as she trailed to Koneva’s 14.37 (0.5) with one round left and then went further behind when Minenko leaped 14.42 (-0.3) in round 6. But in the last jump of the competition, the Colombian reached 14.60 (0.2) to win and take her third consecutive DR title.

DT: Perkovic got revenge on world champ Caballero with a 67.50 effort to clearly beat the Cuban’s 65.77. The next three – Muller, Perez and Fischer – finished in the same positions as they did in Beijing; the only difference in the top five was among the leading two. It is Perkovic’s 4th consecutive DR t
rophy.

Author

  • Larry Eder

    Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

    View all posts
Previous Post

Seven Storylines-NYRR Fifth Avenue Mile, by Chris Lotsbom, RRW, used with permission

Next Post

In praise of the 100 meter hurdles, by Stuart Weir

Larry Eder

Larry Eder

Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

Similar Post

Monaco Herculis Diamond League Meeting, the intro
Diamond League

Monaco always delivers

July 15, 2025
Denise Lewis is the new President of  UK Athletics
Interviews

Hannah England on commentary

July 15, 2025
Donavan Brazier’s Long Way Back to running Fast
Cross Country

2025 Summer Mileage Program, July 14, 2025, Week Two , Day One, some thoughts on Donavan Brazier

July 15, 2025
FARAH SAYS SUNDAY’S LONDON MARATHON WILL BE HIS LAST
Athletic History

This Day in Track & Field History, July 13, Jim Thorpe Wins Olympic Decathlon (3 Day event), 1912, Dave Bedford breaks 10,000m WR (1973), written and compiled by Walt Murphy

July 14, 2025
Ten Questions to Eilidh Doyle…(from the RBR Archives 2021)
Interviews

Ten Questions to Eilidh Doyle…(from the RBR Archives 2021)

July 14, 2025
Eilidh Doyle-Passing the Baton, A Documentary Film Edited and Filmed by Urbane Media for Scottish Athletics
Interviews

Eilidh Doyle-Passing the Baton, A Documentary Film Edited and Filmed by Urbane Media for Scottish Athletics

July 14, 2025

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe to RunBlogRun's Global News Feed

Wake up to RunBlogRun’s news in your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed about the Sport you love.

*we hate spam as much as you do

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

April 5, 2023
2023 Nike Pre Classic: Two Amazing Days of Track & Field!

Noah Lyles, The Clock Doesn’t Lie

March 7, 2024
Grand Slam Track’s Kingston Slam Comes to a Close with 12 Slam Champions

2025 Spring Racing/Training Program, April 11, 2025, week 4, day 5, fourth week of year, Friday is an easy day!

April 12, 2025
USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

February 6, 2025
Mondo Duplantis and the Jump that made him the greatest of all time

Mondo Duplantis and the Jump that made him the greatest of all time

8
What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

7
My Five Biggest Takeaways from the Men’s Olympic Trials Marathon, by Oliver Hinson

My Five Biggest Takeaways from the Men’s Olympic Trials Marathon, by Oliver Hinson

7
Asafa Powell, Considering Longevity in Sprinting

The RunBlogrun Interview: Asafa Powell

5
Monaco Herculis Diamond League Meeting, the intro

Monaco always delivers

July 15, 2025
Denise Lewis is the new President of  UK Athletics

Hannah England on commentary

July 15, 2025
Donavan Brazier’s Long Way Back to running Fast

2025 Summer Mileage Program, July 14, 2025, Week Two , Day One, some thoughts on Donavan Brazier

July 15, 2025
FARAH SAYS SUNDAY’S LONDON MARATHON WILL BE HIS LAST

This Day in Track & Field History, July 13, Jim Thorpe Wins Olympic Decathlon (3 Day event), 1912, Dave Bedford breaks 10,000m WR (1973), written and compiled by Walt Murphy

July 14, 2025

Popular Stories

  • Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

    Clyde Hart’s Guide to 400 meter training (from 1996 Super Clinic Notes/World Coaches Notes)

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Noah Lyles, The Clock Doesn’t Lie

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 2025 Spring Racing/Training Program, April 11, 2025, week 4, day 5, fourth week of year, Friday is an easy day!

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • An epic pole vault competition

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
Monaco Herculis Diamond League Meeting, the intro
Diamond League

Monaco always delivers

July 15, 2025
Denise Lewis is the new President of  UK Athletics
Interviews

Hannah England on commentary

July 15, 2025
Donavan Brazier’s Long Way Back to running Fast
Cross Country

2025 Summer Mileage Program, July 14, 2025, Week Two , Day One, some thoughts on Donavan Brazier

July 15, 2025
FARAH SAYS SUNDAY’S LONDON MARATHON WILL BE HIS LAST
Athletic History

This Day in Track & Field History, July 13, Jim Thorpe Wins Olympic Decathlon (3 Day event), 1912, Dave Bedford breaks 10,000m WR (1973), written and compiled by Walt Murphy

July 14, 2025

Recent Tweets

Next Post

In praise of the 100 meter hurdles, by Stuart Weir

runblogrun

RunBlogRun comments on the global world of athletics, sports & ethics, and the Olympic movement. @runblogrun

Browse by Category

Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
  • Home page
  • My Account
  • Sample Page

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

Select a password for yourself. (minimum length of 8)

Paste here the user biography.

Provide here the twitter screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the instagram screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the facebook profile URL. i.e. http://www.facebook.com/RunBlogRun

Provide here the linkedin profile URL. i.e. https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-eder-5497253

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
  • Home page
  • My Account
  • Sample Page

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved