Chivito550 wrote: » Was that not in relation to Worlds? I'd consider 11 stadium athletes for Worlds to be a good number. For a European event, which considerably lower entry standards, it is not good. Not a single athlete qualified in the men's 400m for example. 2 years ago we had a full compliment.
Testosterscone wrote: » Not 100% certain. For me personally it makes sense as it's not something new - National team championships operate on this format - Cross Country from grass roots level to World XC Championships level operate this way and have done since there inception. Adds an extra dynamic to marathon championship (and indeed a spectator view point of cheering on a National team as opposed to an individual)
Testosterscone wrote: » I remember talking to you about this early in the year. I think we both would have been very happy at the time to see 11 stadium athletes competiting especially if you had said that they wouldn't include Gregan and English due to injury
Chivito550 wrote: » Our team does feel very light in terms of individual stadium events.
Chivito550 wrote: » Nah, I obviously want to see the lads do well and nab a medal. Does it officially count towards the medal table though? I don’t think the team half marathon did in Amsterdam. Personally, I don’t believe team events that are not direct races (relays) should be part of it personally.
Testosterscone wrote: » 7 as opposed to 10 marathoners. Are walkers look set to be down from the usual full complement also with injuries
Testosterscone wrote: » I know this will probably vex you given your views on it but Mens Marathon look set to improve on there 7th place and could have an outside shot of a medal - Russian team that won are gone - Retirement of Viktor Rothlin and presumably Abraham will have an Autumn WMM means the Swiss team will be much weaker - Irish team has improved significantly - No GB team
Chivito550 wrote: » There were no marathons or walks in Helsinki to inflate the numbers. Zurich I'll have to check. I don't think there were 5 marathon runners for men and 5 for women back then though.
DONTMATTER wrote: » Is the title of this thread in reference to the many non Europeans competing in the European championships?
Chivito550 wrote: » Other than that there will be very little. The odd semi final here and there, and some good experience for a few of the young athletes. It will be one of our smaller teams for a Europeans I anticipate.
Testosterscone wrote: » Numbers are looking to be in line with Zurich and Helsinki
Testosterscone wrote: » Pretty sure it's in the rules (has changed since then) that you need to hit 2 b standards to be considered or one A. Basically brought it to replace the ambiguous proven form wording from previous iterations.
Chivito550 wrote: » It will be one of our smaller teams for a Europeans I anticipate.
Chivito550 wrote: » I think they'll likely just send everyone who has run a B standard this year (a.k.a. the EAA standard), otherwise we are looking at a ridiculously small team for a Europeans. They did this 2 years ago for Amsterdam. Had athletes off chasing A Standards right up to the end, and then they just sent everyone on a B.
Testosterscone wrote: » 100m Athlete|Time|A Standard|B Standard Jeremy Phillips| 10.35|10.30|10.35 Gina Akpe Moses|11.46|11.40|11.50 Both athletes in a similar situation with have one B standard to there name this season. Moses is in a better situation given here 2 fastest times this year (both early season11.46 and 11.51) were both into negative headwinds while she also had an 11.51 in Semifinals of the World Juniors that shows she is still in same sort of shape so hopefully a favourable wind could push her under the 11.50 once more. Phillips early season form looks good but with time running out his 10.76 in Morton games even with a -2.1 headwind means he will need a big performance to stand a chance however he did manage a 10.37 also this season so definitely knocking on the door
Pherekydes wrote: » Where do you find the A and B standards? I've just been on the European athletics website and only one standard is listed.
jamule wrote: » Did i dream Zac Curran ran the 800m time at Bislett?
Testosterscone wrote: » With European Championships on the horizon figured no harm getting this thread up and running and hopefully build a bit of momentum of the back of the recent media buzz around Irish athletics Interesting to see that team is shaping up well enough considering there was talk about being the smallest team in recent history to go to a major championship Phil Healy – 100, 200, 400 Marcus Lawler - 200 Thomas Barr – 400h Mark English - 800 Ciara Mageean – 1500 Claire Mooney – 800 Stephen Scullion – 10,000 Emma Mitchell – 10,000 Ben Reynolds – 110 h Adam McMullen – Long Jump Somer Lecky - High Jump Mick Clohisey – Marathon Paul Pollock – Marathon Sean Hehir – Marathon Sergiu Ciobanu – Marathon Kevin Seaward – Marathon Breege Connolly – Marathon Glady’s Ganiel – Marathon Laura Graham – Marathon Lizzie Lee – Marathon Claire McCarthy – Marathon Alex Wright - Walk By my reckoning we have 26 athletes qualified with 21 looking likely to go; - Sarah Healy ruled herself out - Word is Boyce and McManamon are injured in the walk - English is a doubt after Morton Games - Gregan out of action for the next month atleast
Faugheen wrote: » Both the men's and women's 4x100 teams have a chance to set some quick times in London. You would have to think the women's side are safe in 10th? Phil and Joan Healy running with Gina Akpe-Moses and Ciara Neville today should set a quick time to solidify their spot. The men have a lot of work to do. No Marcus Lawler in their team today which is a worry.
Faugheen wrote: » Healy said on Off The Ball this week that she’s running in the 100, 200, 4x100 and 4x400...
Testosterscone wrote: » With European Championships on the horizon figured no harm getting this thread up and running and hopefully build a bit of momentum of the back of the recent media buzz around Irish athletics Interesting to see that team is shaping up well enough considering there was talk about being the smallest team in recent history to go to a major championship Phil Healy – 100, 200, 400 Marcus Lawler - 200 Thomas Barr – 400h Mark English - 800 Ciara Mageean – 1500 Claire Mooney – 800 Stephen Scullion – 10,000 Emma Mitchell – 10,000 Ben Reynolds – 110 h Adam McMullen – Long Jump Somer Lecky - High Jump Mick Clohisey – Marathon Paul Pollock – Marathon Sean Hehir – Marathon Sergiu Ciobanu – Marathon Kevin Seaward – Marathon Breege Connolly – Marathon Glady’s Ganiel – Marathon Laura Graham – Marathon Lizzie Lee – Marathon Claire McCarthy – Marathon Alex Wright - Walk By my reckoning we have 26 athletes qualified with 21 looking likely to go; - Healy ruled herself out - Word is Boyce and McManamon are injured in the walk - English is a doubt after Morton Games - Gregan out of action for the next month atleast
