A thread to discuss all things athletics related such as events, debates and news and anything to with the world of athletics in 2019.

UK Athletics was plunged into turmoil on Wednesday as Richard Bowker’s short and undistinguished reign as chairman ended with him stepping down.

Forty-two Russian athletes have been cleared to compete as neutrals this year by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Dwain Chambers is to make his latest return to athletics at the age of 40 when he lines up in the 60m at the British Indoor Championships on Saturday. Not great to see this drugs cheat back.

Laura Muir smashed Kirsty Wade's 31-year-old British record to win the women's indoor mile in Birmingham yesterday.

The track record has been broken right now. Great

That must be a massive confidence boost for Laura! It's a shame to see a long-standing record go but it was beaten by 5 seconds, she deserves it.

Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya's appeal against a regulation restricting testosterone levels in female runners began on Monday - as the head of world athletics again defended the rule.

Double reigning 60m champion Richard Kilty will compete for Great Britain in the European Indoor Championships in Glasgow after originally missing out on a place in the squad.

Jamaican athlete Kemoy Campbell has left hospital more than two weeks after collapsing during the men's 3,000m at the Millrose Games in New York.

A second successive European 1500m + 300m double there for Laura Muir.

 

 

Morgan Lake jumped a PB this year of 1.97m. It's too early to write her off yet in the high jump with more first time clearances and that'll be competitive. Morgan is not that far off and 21. There is still time to be competitive for her.

Paula Radcliffe says elite sport could be open to "manipulation" unless tighter rules are applied to transgender women.

 

International Olympic Committee guidelines state that transgender women must suppress testosterone levels for at least 12 months before competition.

 

But Radcliffe questioned whether that should also extend to surgery and has called for further research.

 

 

The Big Half in London is on the BBC Red Button on Sunday morning. Sir Mo, Kipsang, Wanjiru, Griffiths, Twell, Arter & Purdue amongst others.

Jamaican athlete Kemoy Campbell was told by doctors he had "died" after collapsing on the track during February's Millrose Games in New York.

 

The 28-year-old was acting as pacemaker in the men's 3,000m when he fell into the infield and had to be given medical attention by the side of the track.

We have some action this weekend. World Cross Countries from Aarhus, Denmark on Saturday morning. All live on the BBC. British Team details and BBC coverage

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/athletics/47501644

After a enquiry carried out by the IAAF, the IAAF have cleared IAAF President Sebastian Coe of allegations of wrong-doing only the IAAF knew anything about.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/47891942

 

Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie are involved in a dispute over an alleged theft at a hotel belonging to the Ethiopian athletics great in Addis Ababa.

 

The Briton said he had money, a watch and two phones taken from his room, and that Gebrselassie did not help him.

 

"I was just disappointed with Haile," said 36-year-old Farah.

 

Gebrselassie, 46, responded by accusing Farah of "blackmail" and "defaming" his reputation and business.

The spat between Farah and Gebrselassie continues

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/48058601

that was one of the most confusing articles i've ever tried to read