AIT Grand Prix 2017- 15th February

El Caballo · 05-01-2017 7:05pm #1

That time of the year again when some of the world's and Irelands best athletes come to Ireland and Athlone. A few names already announced including Mutaz Essa Barshim, Olympic Silver medalist and the second highest high jumper of all-time both outdoor and indoor (Set in Athlone 2015 when just missing out on the indoor world Record) and former World and Olympic champion Sally Pearson who is one of the fastest women in history over the 100m hurdles.

Some of the Irish competing will be 2014 European bronze medalist and 2015 Euro indoor silver medalist Mark English in the 800m alongside 2016 European 1500m Bronze Medalist Ciara Mageen.

Just a few of the early announcements, should be a lot more to come over the next few weeks and it looks to be shaping up as a cracking night.

average_runner · 12-01-2017 11:12am

Think i will head up for this. Will drive up after work.

Just two questions:

1) If i arrive after 7.15, will i of missed much?

2) Is it better to buy a seated ticket or a standing ticket. Are seats assigned to a ticket?

Thanks

El Caballo · 12-01-2017 11:22am

average_runner wrote: »

Think i will head up for this. Will drive up after work.

Just two questions:

1) If i arrive after 7.15, will i of missed much?

2) Is it better to buy a seated ticket or a standing ticket. Are seats assigned to a ticket?

Thanks

Nope, the senior action starts around 8 if I remember correctly, mostly junior races before that.

The seats are much better I found, standing tickets are for the second floor and although right next to the warm up area, it's standing. Can sit where you want.

Mark English is going for the 600m World record in other news

average_runner · 16-01-2017 12:26pm

Just bought my ticket today, got a seated one for 20 euro, so a good deal.
Now I just got to make sure no one in work buts a meeting for 5pm, as traffic is bad at that time in the city centre.

fishy21 · 18-01-2017 1:42pm

does anyonw know what events are on this year?

I asked Harry Aikines-Aryeetey on instgram live last night and he thinks he is coming for the 60m.

El Caballo · 02-02-2017 9:11pm

fishy21 wrote: »

does anyonw know what events are on this year?

I asked Harry Aikines-Aryeetey on instgram live last night and he thinks he is coming for the 60m.

Sorry fishy, just found the event list now

Women: 60m, 60mH, Long Jump, 800m and 1500m

Men: 60m, 400m, 600m, High Jump and finally the Mile*.

(*The Mile will also have official timing at the 1500m mark for those looking for Euro Indoor standards etc.)

Melissa Bishop also confirmed she would be running too. She's a World Silver medalist and finished 4th in Rio with a 1.57.02 800m PB to her name. This field is shaping up to be the best they've ever had with a lot of names yet to be released. For anyone who has gone to meets or never set foot near a track meet in their life, I'd highly encourage you to get out and support this, it's a great night out with a hell of an entry list of the best athletes on the planet right on our doorstep.

Myles Splitz · 02-02-2017 9:25pm

El Caballo wrote: »

Mark English is going for the 600m World record in other news

This has been broken twice since this this post in the US;

20/1 - Emmanuel Korir - 1.14.97
28/1 - Cas Loxsom 1:14.91

For anyone interested here is one of Cas's recent training sessions

http://www.flotrack.org/video/1088001-workout-wednesday-brooks-beasts-morning-speed-work#.WJOVm_mLTcs

Myles Splitz · 02-02-2017 9:28pm

El Caballo wrote: »

Melissa Bishop also confirmed she would be running too. She's a World Silver medalist and finished 4th in Rio with a 1.57.02 800m PB to her name. This field is shaping up to be the best they've ever had with a lot of names yet to be released.

A recent Q & A with the women in question

http://www.letsrun.com/news/2017/02/qa-canadian-800-star-melissa-bishop-opens-olympic-heartbreak-like-racing-caster-semenya-stayed-canada-college/

El Caballo · 02-02-2017 9:55pm

Doing much reading?;)

average_runner · 02-02-2017 10:06pm

El Caballo wrote: »

Doing much reading?;)

Good line up. Looking forward to it

Myles Splitz · 02-02-2017 10:06pm

El Caballo wrote: »

Doing much reading?;)

Putting the A back the in A/R forum

fishy21 · 06-02-2017 12:33pm

barshim has pulled out.

Its a shame would love to see him clearing huge heights in real life!

Ryan Greson is also out.

Whos competing in the womens long jump?

fishy21 · 06-02-2017 12:33pm

good to see bishop is added, she is top class!

average_runner · 12-02-2017 7:40pm

Will I be able to get some food at this event as going straight from work.

Thanks

El Caballo · 12-02-2017 7:42pm

average_runner wrote: »

Will I be able to get some food at this event as going straight from work.

Thanks

There's a canteen just across the road in the main building, you can get dinner, snacks or whatever else you need in there.

Mos Eisley · 13-02-2017 9:58am

Anyone know the schedule of events? Word has it that Mark English has also pulled out

Myles Splitz · 14-02-2017 5:22pm

fishy21 wrote: »

barshim has pulled out.

Its a shame would love to see him clearing huge heights in real life!

Ryan Greson is also out.

Whos competing in the womens long jump?

Gregson definitely out? In Dublin with LeCaze and she is still running.

average_runner · 14-02-2017 5:31pm

Myles Splitz wrote: »

Gregson definitely out? In Dublin with LeCaze and she is still running.

Is there a link to who is taking part tomorrow night? Surely they have the line up sorted by now?

Myles Splitz · 14-02-2017 5:43pm

average_runner wrote: »

Is there a link to who is taking part tomorrow night? Surely they have the line up sorted by now?

http://www.aitsport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-AIT-GP-Entry-List-as-of-Feb13.pdf

fishy21 · 15-02-2017 1:12pm

I have two seating tickets if someone wants them. send me a message.

I can take paypal and email you the tickets.

will take 20 for the pair

fishy21 · 15-02-2017 1:14pm

Myles Splitz wrote: »

Gregson definitely out? In Dublin with LeCaze and she is still running.

sorry my mistake, looks like he is running.

curtisbrown · 15-02-2017 2:53pm

I think English is out alright, I was looking forward to seeing him in action

Mos Eisley · 15-02-2017 3:39pm

I saw someone who I'm pretty sure was Gregson warming up in the AIT arena at lunch so we could be in luck. Will be great to see these top athletes in action up close.

Myles Splitz · 15-02-2017 8:36pm

Live Stream Available for those who couldn't make it down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vwV5Jw7OxM

average_runner · 15-02-2017 8:47pm

Badly missing a electronic board showing the results.

Sacksian · 15-02-2017 9:00pm

Schedule & results:

http://www.athleticsirelandenterprises.com/results_aitgrandprix17/schedule.html

Itziger · 15-02-2017 9:13pm

Good 1500 there and now Bishop coming up in the 800. Fine stream too. Don't know what the moany cnuts in the live chat are on about.

average_runner · 15-02-2017 9:19pm

Itziger wrote: »

Good 1500 there and now Bishop coming up in the 800. Fine stream too. Don't know what the moany cnuts in the live chat are on about.

She held on well in the 1500m.
Very good run by Bishop.
High jump is good also

What live chat?

Itziger · 15-02-2017 9:32pm

average_runner wrote: »

Itziger wrote: »

Good 1500 there and now Bishop coming up in the 800. Fine stream too. Don't know what the moany cnuts in the live chat are on about.

She held on well in the 1500m.
Very good run by Bishop.
High jump is good also

What live chat?

On the Youtube stream. There was a lad criticising everything but fortunately he's headed off to watch Arsenal!!!

average_runner · 15-02-2017 9:35pm

Itziger wrote: »

On the Youtube stream. There was a lad criticising everything but fortunately he's headed off to watch Arsenal!!!

For 20 euro what more could you ask for?

I set a record for eating a sandwich at the door.

Pherekydes · 15-02-2017 10:23pm

Phil Healy missed the 60m record by one hundredth with 7.31.

AIT Grand Prix 2017- 15th February

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