Track and Field Thread - Move Over Swimming & Gym The Main Event Has Arrived!

[Domshabfan]

Well, I don't think it's impossible - upthread it was said that 1 second in the 800m is 10 points, so Zelinka would need to beat Yosypenko by 20 seconds and stay ahead of everyone else or beat Skujyte by 28 seconds and have one person (probably Chernova) stay ahead of her. Zelinka's SB is about 3 min faster than everyone ahead over her except Chernova and Ennis (who is not not going to be caught) and her PB about 2 min faster. So if she has a good race, the others will need massive PBs/SBs to stay ahead of her.

What are you on, i would like some of what you are having. 800 mts PB is 3mins faster ????, these girls finish 800mts in 2mins 10 secs, how is Zelinka's Pb 3mins faster. I hope you don't mean 3 secs faster

[os168]

This is It! GOOOO ENNIS! Break 7000!!!

Prediction: There will be tears!!

[Lorac]

Idiots on BBC showing a fluff piece whilst Ennis being introduced to the crowd and all they say is 'you've missed the biggest cheer of the night'. So why didn't they show it

Anyways - GO JESSICA!!!!!

[SHARPIE]

WHEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[os168]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Lorac]

YYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSSS - fantastic run by Jessica and she wins in style

[SHARPIE]

OMG and Greg Rutherford just jumped 8.31

[Lorac]

And a GB long jumper is currently leading the competition

[Lara]

Idiots on BBC showing a fluff piece whilst Ennis being introduced to the crowd and all they say is 'you've missed the biggest cheer of the night'. So why didn't they show it

Anyways - GO JESSICA!!!!!

I know, I was - not even British and was waiting for the audience response to her intro!

But congrats to her!!! Bummer for Zelenka though.

[Loves_Shizuka]

So happy

[os168]

BBC: Tears of joy for Jessica Ennis! (told ya told ya)

Ohhh mann 6955, 45 points off 7000. So close!

[SHARPIE]

It's lovely how all the heptathletes are doing a lap of honour

[Lorac]

And now Mo Farrah goes in the 10K.

[os168]

It's lovely how all the heptathletes are doing a lap of honour

I think Jessica is pretty popular among the athletes. It is a nice vibe.

[Loves_Shizuka]

Are we going to win the long jump too? ... and maybe even the 10k?!

[Lara]

NBC live now for the 10k. Too bad they can't comment on the amazing athmosphere after Jess's win.

[Matryeshka]

NBC showing Mo live and even had Mo fluff!!! I love the neon yellow shoes; they show up really well against the track.

Damn, there are a lot of people in this final. Love the uber dramatikkk music; it's very space opera-y.

[Jimena]

Go Mo! Go Bekele!

[Lorac]

Greg Rutherford has gold in the long jump for team GB

[os168]

And greg is the new olympic champion!!! Come on break another record Greg!!!

... AND THAT WAS TOTALLY RUBBISH LOL!!!!