{"id":1137,"date":"2019-06-13T20:14:18","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T20:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oslo.diamondleague.com\/2019\/06\/13\/warholm-wins-in-european-record-while-lewandowski-takes-the-dream-mile\/"},"modified":"2019-06-13T20:14:18","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T20:14:18","slug":"warholm-wins-in-european-record-while-lewandowski-takes-the-dream-mile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oslo.diamondleague.com\/en\/warholm-wins-in-european-record-while-lewandowski-takes-the-dream-mile\/","title":{"rendered":"WARHOLM WINS IN EUROPEAN RECORD WHILE LEWANDOWSKI TAKES THE DREAM MILE"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the capacity crowd took their seats the skies cleared and the sun shone just in time for the start of the fifty-fourth edition of the prestigious Bislett Games, the fifth in this year\u2019s World Athletics Diamond League series.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Warholm wins in style<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

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The anticipated showdown between world lead and last year\u2019s Bislett winner, Abderrahman Samba (QAT) and local hero Karsten Warholm may have been denied after Samba withdrew injured but Warholm definitely did not disappoint the home supporters with a characteristic run from the front in his favoured lane seven.  After he safely negotiated the last hurdle there was only one winner as he sprinted to the line and a new European record, meeting record and personal best time of 47.33.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Warholm, the World and European champion, who added an indoor 400m crown to his cabinet earlier this year, fell to his knees in disbelief.   Later he said, \u201cThat was unbelievable, my face said it all!  I\u2019m just so happy \u2013 it\u2019s crazy to run a European record and it\u2019s amazing to do it here at Bislett.  My coach thought I would run 47.30 so he was nearly right.  I\u2019ve worked so hard during the winter with the pressure coming at me, so this is a special feeling, it\u2019s the best in the world.  It is worth the cramp \u2013 it is one of the best days of my life!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Second place went to Ireland\u2019s Thomas Barr in a season\u2019s best time of 49.11 while Commonwealth champion, Kyron McMaster of the British Virgin Islands was third in 49.12.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Birthday boy, Lewandowski in dreamland<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

The historic Dream Mile brought perhaps one of the surprises of the evening when Poland\u2019s Marcin Lewandowski came from behind to pip favourites\u2019 Vincent Kibet and Ayanleh Souleiman to victory in the final gasps of the hard fought race.   His time of 3:52.34 was a national record for Poland.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the closest of finishes, Kenya\u2019s Vincent Kibet was second in 3:52.38 with former Dream Mile winner, Ayanieh Souleiman from Djibouti, third in 3:52.66<\/span><\/p>\n

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A surprised and delighted Lewandowski said, \u201cTo win the Dream Mile is something big for me and believe me I am still in good training for Doha.  I didn\u2019t expect to win; the peak should come later.  I am very happy what can you say I will celebrate not only my birthday but also this great win.  It was actually my fist mile ever.  I know my speed for 800m is helping me.  They should not wait until the last 100m because then I can beat them.\u201d  <\/span><\/p>\n

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Double European champion, Jakob Ingebrigtsen was sixth in 3:53.04.   Jakob, who last week graduated from high school, was disappointed but said, \u201cI tried different tactics today and maybe got too excited with the crowd.  This year I have been great in training but I have had a busy week at school this week.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Sydney\u2019s sensational finish <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

In a stacked field of Olympic, world and European champions the women\u2019s 400m hurdles certainly lied up to the pre-meeting anticipation. America\u2019s teenage sensation Sydney McLaughlin took the honours just pipping world leader, Dalilah Muhammad, who had led for most of the race, on the line.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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McLaughlin\u2019s winning time of 54.16 was just outside the youngster\u2019s season\u2019s best.  She said, \u201cI didn\u2019t get out well.  I hit the first hurdle with my knee but rcovered well by fighting back. I\u2019ve got to work on my first half of the race, the second half is always my strongest.  It was a really great field and exciting to be part of.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Muhammad, who had won in both Doha and Rome, finished in 54.35.  She said, \u201cIt was not my day, I lost and did not run under 54 seconds.  I was not surprised by Sydney a I felt her there the whole race.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In an American 1-2-3 third place sent to Shamier Little in 54.92.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kenyans 1-2-3 in steeple<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

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In a loaded field featuring no less than eleven of the world\u2019s top 20 athletes the eagerly awaited 3000m steeplechase was always destined to be one of the races of the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

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After last year\u2019s controversy with the height of one of the barriers, thankfully in tonight\u2019s race all the news was firmly on the track with Kenya\u2019s Norah Jeruto and Beatrice Chepkoech neck and neck for most of the race.  On the backstraight the world record holder, Chepkoech tried to pull away but Jeruto dug in and after clearing the final obstacle she sprinted for the line with Chepkoech unable to respond.  Jeruto\u2019s winning time 9:03.71 is a new world lead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Olympic silver medallist, Hyvin Kiyeng took third in 9:07.56 to ensure it was a Kenya 1-2-3.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fourth placed Emma Coburn of the USA said after the race, \u201cIt was a good first steeple of the year.  Yes maybe I expected a little fast but there was a lot of traffic so all is ok for me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Three PBs and a new Norwegian record<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

In the 3000m Ethiopia\u2019s Selemon Barega accelerated from the bell to finish in a new personal best and world lead time of 7:32.17. Uganda\u2019s Joshua Cheptegi also achieving a personal best with his second place in 7:33.26.  In a fast and exciting finish, third placed Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli also gained a PB (7:34.85).<\/span><\/p>\n

Barega said, \u201cIt was very good that I wa sable to improve my personal best but I think I can run faster hopefully under 7.30.  I want to qualify for Doha [World Championships] in both 5 and 10 km.  I have never run the long distance but I am preparing to debut in July. It will be tough but I want to try.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To the absolute joy of the noisy crowd and himself, home favourite, Henrik Ingebrigsten set a new national record finishing strongly in fourth in 7:36.85. He said, \u201cI did pictures, selfies with all the great fans at Bislett.  I must give back to them for their support.  All of Bislett was with me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Clemons hurdles to victory<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

After a false start that led to disqualification for pre-race favourite Olympic champion, Brianna McNeal, (USA) the sprint hurdles was won by fellow American Christina Clemons in 12.69 with Sharika Nelvis, also USA, second in 12.74. <\/span><\/p>\n

Clemons was happy with her race, saying \u201cThe crowd was great and it is mazing to come here to such great fans \u2013 track and field is much bigger over here than in the States.  It was really good fun.  I had to focus after the false start to put it out there and just be sharp.  The start is my strong point and execution is the most important thing.  It felt good to get the win.  I am focussed now on the USA\u2019s trails to make the team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Local favourite, Isabelle Pedersen improved her season\u2019s best to finish sixth in 13.08. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Coleman and Schippers dominate the sprints<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

The eagerly awaited men\u2019s 100m did not disappoint with world indoor 60m record holder, Christian Coleman of the USA storming to a new world lead time of 9.85 and marginally improving on his season opener of 9.86 in Shanghai.    <\/span><\/p>\n

On his win, Coleman said \u201cI\u2019m pretty excited about it, it was a good run and a pretty good time \u2013 now I\u2019ll look back at the video and critique it.  It wasn\u2019t ideal conditions but the crowd made it exciting and I came for the victory.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

China\u2019s Zhenye Xie was second in 10.01 just pipping USA\u2019s Michael Rodgers who took third place in 10.04. <\/span><\/p>\n

Putting her injury well behind her, Dafne Schippers gave herself an early birthday present comfortably taking the 200m victory in a season\u2019s best time of 22.56 along with the maximum eight points.  The double world champion said after the race, \u201cI\u2019m really happy with the win tonight.  It\u2019s so cool to race here because the crowd are so great.  I\u2019m coming back from injury and getting faster and faster.  I just need more races so I will be in Rabat on Sunday.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Second place went to Canada\u2019s Crystal Emmanuel in 22.89 with USA\u2019s Jenna Prandini in third in 23.10.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mariya masterful again<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Double world champion, Mariya Lasitskene followed her 1.92m in Stockholm with another very comfortable winning performance clearing a season\u2019s best 2.01m to take the maximum eight Diamond League points in the women\u2019s high jump.   She commented, \u201cI must admit it was not so tough as I expected.  Also the weather was better with even the sun coming out. I am happy to be on top of the world lists.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Sweden\u2019s Erika Kinsey finished second with a leap of 1.96m equalling her season\u2019s best.  Third place went to Mirela Demireva of Bulgaria in a season\u2019s best jump of 1.94m. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the shot put for women, China\u2019s Lijiao Gong, world champion and last year\u2019s Diamond Trophy winner, improved her second place in Shanghai to take maximum points with a throw of 19.51m in round five.  She said, \u201cThis was an important win for me.  I\u2019m very excited to win but it wasn\u2019t the result I wanted. It was too cold but the audience were friendly and helped a lot.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

America\u2019s Chase Ealey pushed her all the way with her best throw of 19.20m coming in the second round.  Afterwards she said, \u201cThere were some ups and downs but you have to work with the energy you get dealt.  It was tough mentally and physically but anything over 19 metres I\u2019m always happy with.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vetter wins with first thro<\/span><\/b>w<\/span><\/h3>\n

World champion, Germany\u2019s Johannes Vetter in his first competition this season took just one throw of 85.27m to secure victory in the men\u2019s javelin.  However it came at a cost with Vetter retiring injured after this throw.  He said,  \u201cI felt something in my right adducter like a needle so I stopped.  I feel better that I am the winner but more concern for my health.\u201d  <\/span><\/p>\n

Estonia\u2019s Magnus Kirt\u2019s was unable to beat his first throw of 84.74m which was enough for second place with China\u2019s Chao-Tsun Cheng in third with his throw of 84.30m. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Victory for Kendricks and Ibarguen <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

In the pole vault, Sam Kendricks, the world champion from USA, followed his Diamond League victories in Doha and Stockholm with another fine performance clearing 5.91m at his third attempt.  Kendricks said after the competition, \u201cMondo has a magic about him and I was sure he\u2019d make it but I fell back on my experience to take the win.  It\u2019s my first time in this beautiful stadium ad I love it here.  We weren\u2019t battling each other, we\u2019re all chasing the bars. Next I\u2019ll compete at Pre and then do a couple more competitions in Europe.  I will have time to give more in Doha.\u201d  <\/span><\/p>\n

Second place went to Piotr Lisek of Poland on countback after he was one of three athletes to clear 5.81m.  Cole Walsh of USA and Armand (Mondo) Duplantis of Sweden were third and fourth respectively. <\/span><\/p>\n

Olympic champion, Caterine Ibarguen (COL), who won the long jump in Doha, was back competing in the triple jump this evening.   She took the honours leaving it late and leaping a world lead14.79m with her fifth jump of the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was tough today \u2013 I had had one really good jump.  But this is a magical track and I wanted to win.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

USA\u2019s Keturah Orji, who had led since round two, was second with a jump of 14.53m while Commonwealth games silver medallist Shanieka Rickets of Jamaica took third place with her final leap of 14.41m. <\/span><\/p>\n

In non Diamond League events the men\u2019s 800m was won by Ryan Shanchez (PUR) in 1:46.34 while in the women\u2019s 800m Halimah Nakaayi of Uganda was first in 2:01.93 with Switzerland\u2019s Selina Buchel in second.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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Carol Austin for Bislett Games media team<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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