The IAAF's Diamond League returned to serious action on Friday, highlighted by Joshua Cheptegi's world record in the 5,000 meters. It was a record that had stood for 16 years, and one targeted by the world champion this year. Between that performance and the slew of other continental and personal records set across the meet - including Faith Kipyegon's .17-off the 1,000 meters world record - it's apparent that a lot of folk were ready for fast times right about this time of year. "This time of year", of course and unfortunately, is one week after when Tokyo 2020 athletics were to have been contested.
Thank You Monaco.
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) August 14, 2020
1 World record
3 Area records
11 World leading performances
2 Diamond League records
3 Herculis meeting records
9 national records#DiamondLeague #MonacoDL pic.twitter.com/MdaU3GbeWh
And, Cheptegei may not be done yet!
Ahead of the Monaco meeting, budding Olympic superstar Noah Lyles opened up to Tokyo 2020 on his mental health challenges as he looks forward to next year's Games.
Ahead of the Monaco meeting, budding Olympic superstar Noah Lyles opened up to Tokyo 2020 on his mental health challenges as he looks forward to next year's Games.
Meanwhile, another U.S. sprint star, Justin Gatlin, previews his 'side of his story' as he looks ahead to his career winding down, and shares his 'Gatlin UNTOLD' documentary.
The Guardian took a quick look recently at Observer Magazine's coverage of Montreal 1976, dubbing it 'the troubled Games'. Though, not sure the point of The Guardian's brief share, other than maybe take an opportunistic dig.
As part of its on-going Olympic retrospective, The Associated Press looks back at Atlanta 1996 as a milestone Games for women athletes. I certainly remember, here in the United States, that that was a definite media storyline, with good reason as the U.S. women dominated gymnastics, basketball, soccer, and softball in very visible and lasting fashion.
The Guardian took a quick look recently at Observer Magazine's coverage of Montreal 1976, dubbing it 'the troubled Games'. Though, not sure the point of The Guardian's brief share, other than maybe take an opportunistic dig.
As part of its on-going Olympic retrospective, The Associated Press looks back at Atlanta 1996 as a milestone Games for women athletes. I certainly remember, here in the United States, that that was a definite media storyline, with good reason as the U.S. women dominated gymnastics, basketball, soccer, and softball in very visible and lasting fashion.
Javelin star Julius Yego weighs in on his prospects for the postponed Games with Capital Sport.
I knew that name was familiar! The Chinese Global Television Network reports that Zhou Jihong is targeting a vice-president role next year with FINA. Zhou was the first of a long - a very long - line of Chinese diving gold medalists when she won the 10-meter platform event at Los Angeles 1984. Amongst other accolades, she is the first Chinese diver to have been inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. I'm at-the-moment agnostic on her expected candidacy, but I sure love the memory of excitement watching the then-unknown Chinese team make a grand statement at those Games.
Uh-oh: Cross-country star Petter Northug, Jr. finds himself in a tough spot, after a traffic stop leads to a drugs scandal for the retired athlete. Owning up to it in an Instagram post, Northug awaits legal fallout.
I knew that name was familiar! The Chinese Global Television Network reports that Zhou Jihong is targeting a vice-president role next year with FINA. Zhou was the first of a long - a very long - line of Chinese diving gold medalists when she won the 10-meter platform event at Los Angeles 1984. Amongst other accolades, she is the first Chinese diver to have been inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. I'm at-the-moment agnostic on her expected candidacy, but I sure love the memory of excitement watching the then-unknown Chinese team make a grand statement at those Games.
Uh-oh: Cross-country star Petter Northug, Jr. finds himself in a tough spot, after a traffic stop leads to a drugs scandal for the retired athlete. Owning up to it in an Instagram post, Northug awaits legal fallout.
A reminder on the disadvantages a lot of the world's athletes face when aiming for sport success...who wouldn't root for these South Sudanese?
The Olympic Channel's Nick McCarvel checks in on the long, unique rivalry - and bond - between tennis stars and multi-medalist sisters Venus and Serena Williams.
The Olympic Channel's Nick McCarvel checks in on the long, unique rivalry - and bond - between tennis stars and multi-medalist sisters Venus and Serena Williams.
On a roll McCarvel also shares an engaging interview with Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizerone, reigning silver medalist ice dancers, revealing what they've been up to in the last months and their evolution in style.
Qatar 2032?: Again, please...no.
R.I.P. to Gergely Kulcsar, one-time giant of track and field, and three-time medalist.
Qatar 2032?: Again, please...no.
R.I.P. to Gergely Kulcsar, one-time giant of track and field, and three-time medalist.
August 12th, Hungarian Athlete Gergely Kulcsár passed away at the age of 86. He represented Hungary in the men's Javelin Throw event at four Olympic Summer Games (1960-1972), winning Silver in Tokyo (1964) and Bronze in Rome (1960) and Mexico City (1968).https://t.co/BZ4T55wGmh pic.twitter.com/6w9m8NsexC
— Lost Olympians (@LostOlympians) August 13, 2020
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