Athletics
Eugene has to smash these championships out the park
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Thursday, 14 July 2022 16:03
Katharine Merry says there is a big opportunity for the sport to make its mark in the US and that Hayward Field could prove an ideal venue I’ve been going to Eugene since 2009, when I first performed the infield hosting role at the Prefontaine Classic. I don’t believe there is anywhere better in the US to host the first…
A bowl of porridge reduces muscle soreness
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Thursday, 14 July 2022 16:46
Oats not only provide slow-release energy but they reduce the oxidative stress of exercise Eilish McColgan recently reaffirmed her love of porridge. “It is such a simple and easy breakfast to make,” said the multiple British record-holder. “It keeps those energy levels high and prevents crashing.” But that’s not all oats can do. Recent evidence suggests they can also banish…
Eilish McColgan closes in on 30min barrier
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Thursday, 14 July 2022 16:53
Distance runner believes she can challenge Paula Radcliffe’s British 10,000m record of 30:01.09 and if she does it in Eugene it could put her in the medal mix So far Eilish McColgan’s season has been full of dramatic highs and lows. A severe bout of Covid in the spring left her wondering if her season would be a total write-off.…
Eugene, a place with athletics running through its DNA, is about to be at the centre of the athletics world. How will it handle the spotlight? If golf has St Andrews, tennis has Wimbledon and cricket has Lord’s, then athletics has Eugene. Perhaps with the exception of Athens, few places in the world can lay claim to being as intrinsically…
KJT finds herself underdog in world title defence
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Wednesday, 13 July 2022 14:46
Heptathlon star goes into World Champs in Eugene with modest recent form and a new coach but still feels she can challenge for medals It’s fair to say things have not gone to plan for Katarina Johnson-Thompson since she won the world heptathlon title in Doha nearly three years ago. After taking gold with a British record score of 6981,…
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