Mo Farah 10,000m tonight

Merlin5 · 13 Aug 2014 at 18:29

Anyone been following the Zurich european track and field championship? It's been pretty good so far. Last night, Jo Pavey won gold for Great Britain in the 10K, and she's the oldest athlete ever to do it at 40 years old, a busy mum with 2 kids. Pretty amazing run on the last lap.

Mo Farah is the big draw tonight, on within the next hour around 7.15pm/7.30pm for anyone interested.

Merlin5 · 13 Aug 2014 at 20:08

Yep, and silver for the other brit!

Blimey, dutch white girl gets gold in the 100m. Hope that doesn't sound racist but let's face it, that's rare for sprinters.

Merlin5 · 13 Aug 2014 at 20:40

CasKirensys said:
Isn't that the one that just switched from Triathlon this season?

Apparently from the heptathlon. Very impressive.

Dafne Schippers has transformed herself this season from a highly promising heptathlete to a major contender for European gold at both 100m and 200m.

Merlin5 · 13 Aug 2014 at 20:45

Men's 100m final in a bit. Dwayne Chambers, James Dasaolu and Harry Aryeetey for Great Britain, and Lemaitre and Vicaut for France. I think Vicaut or Aryeetey will get it, having seen the heats and semis. Bolt turned up to spectate.

Merlin5 · 13 Aug 2014 at 21:02

Ah, you're right. I saw Vicaut yesterday, not today. Actually, Dasaolu got a 10:04 today, the fastest time so far in this competition, so now I'm thinking it could be him to take gold if he gets the perfect start.

Merlin5 · 13 Aug 2014 at 21:08

LOl! Confusion and tension with the false start

Merlin5 · 13 Aug 2014 at 21:14

xdcx said:
I can see 2 GB medals here and that doesn't include this lane 8 muppet....

Yep, time for Chambers to quit.