Archive for August, 2015
S’il vous plaît, Lyon LOC: Give us better access to timely results
Results from Lyon are hard to find, but I spotted the secret. Go to the main page and look for results. Find the date (such as Mardi 4 Août / Tuesday, August 4 – 2015) and scroll down to see each stadium venue. In red, at the right, is “Complets.” Click on that. It opens […]
August 5, 2015
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2018 worlds set for Europe (again): Italy, Spain are lone bidders
Toronto is a no-show. Ditto for Cardiff, Wales. The only bidders for 2018 WMA outdoor worlds are the Italian Province of Venice (Carole-Jesolo-Eraclea) and Málaga, Spain — on the southern coast. That’s the word from WMA Secretary Winston Thomas. A year ago, I reported interest from Toronto, Cardiff and others. San Sebastian hosted 2005 worlds […]
August 4, 2015
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Yank hurt when Lyon starter skips ‘Set’ command in hep hurdles
At Stade Laurent Gerin on Day 1 of Lyon worlds, the heptathlon was haunted by bad organization and officiating. Masters mole 45553(2)e reports: “The day was supposed to start with W75+ at 9 a.m., but for some reason, the starting time got pushed back to 10. Unsure why because there were scores of officials and […]
August 4, 2015
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Here’s complete Team USA roster with hometowns, events
Thanks to yeoman work by several USATF worker bees, we have a complete roster of Team USA for Lyon worlds by hometowns and events entered. Here’s a PDF of athletes (nearly 430) and their towns. This Excel spreadsheet adds their events. Please share this link with local media, advising them of athletes from your town […]
August 3, 2015
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French media covering Lyon meet — and admission is free!
A French story contradicts U.S. notice about guest credentials being needed at Lyon venues. Grandlyon.com reports: “For the first time, France hosts the World Championship of athletics veterans (WMAC) . The competition takes place in the Lyon Metropole 4 to 16 August 2015. Run attend and encourage athletes – it’s free!” And to stress the […]
August 2, 2015
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Team USA boasts 426 entrants for Lyon worlds starting Tuesday
In his latest press release previewing a WMA meet, media chair Bob Weiner summarizes the U.S. squad for Lyon worlds, noting 426 are headed for the Aug. 4-16 meet in south-central France. “The team is expected to be among the top contenders both for individual and relay titles, as well as for gold and overall […]
August 1, 2015
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