The men’s decathlon continues this morning, with this enthralling event seeing the athletes compete in the high jump and 400m during this session. Join The Roar for a live blog from 6:45am (AEST).
By the time the high jump begins, the 100m, long jump and shot put will have eventuated, meaning these middle events will be of huge importance.
Keep an eye on Aussie hopeful Cedric Dubler, our first decathlete since 2000.
The flying sticks are back, with the men this time taking to the Javelin. The Germans are the in-form athletes in the event, with the mark of 90+ metres attainable at these games.
Usain Bolt, Justin Gatlin and Yohan Blake are also in action this morning, competing in the 200m semi-finals. Blake qualified third fastest but it is Bolt who is expected to cruise through to the final. The triple-triple is on the line!
The women are fighting for medals during today’s session. The 200m and 100m hurdle titles are on the line, with Dafne Schippers qualifying fastest in the 200m semi-finals, clocking an impressive 21.96 seconds. All qualifiers finished within just over half a second of each other so this race could go to anyone.
The women’s 100m hurdles semi and final also feature today. Unfortunately, no Australians are in the field, with Michelle Jenneke finishing a disappointing 37th. The Americans dominated the heats so expect medals for the USA here.
The women’s long jump final is also on, with 12 competitors qualifying for the medal round. We have one Aussie in action, with Brooke Stratton qualifying with a leap of 6.56m, 31 centimetres short of the best jump, that or Serbia’s Ivana Spanovic. Her PB is good enough to medal, so good luck Brooke.
Join The Roar for a live blog from 6:45am (AEST).
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
That will do for today Once again it was the Jamaicans and Americans dominating the track and field today, medals fell and finals were reached, thanks for joining me and I look forward to watching the events transpire over the coming days Congratulations to the Aussies who competed today, you all did well! especially Brooke Stratton in the long jump final, well done with 7th!
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
1st - 12.48 2nd - 12.59 3rd - 12.61
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
mens javelin unfortunately for the aussies, the top 12 have been decided, and we won't feature. Joshua Robinson (AUS) finished an agonising 13th, with Hamish Peacock (AUS) 25th The Germans are red hot, but look out for Keshorn Walcott (TTO) who threw 88.68m to top the lot
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
Women's 100m hurdles final RESULTS It's all the USA in a clean sweep. Domination! Brianna Rollins (USA) 1st - 12.48 - GOLD, what a clean run from Rollins. Lead from the blocks and steamed ahead Nia Ali (USA) 2nd - it was close, very close, but the USA did enough Kristi Castlin (USA) 3rd - the clean sweep was complete with Castlin just edging out the field What a close race. Well run by all but congratulations to the USA, 1,2,3, clinical
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
Women's 100m hurdles final Women being announced, standby for another medal
Jarrod McGrouther
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Womens 100m hurdles final Start list - 10 minutes to the gun Cindy Roleder (GER) Tiffany Porter (GBR) Nia Ali (USA) Pedrya Seymour (BAH) Brianna Rollins (USA) Kristi Castlin (USA) Cindy Ofili (GBR) Phylicia George (CAN) Watching the semis this morning, this race is anyones. A lot of women didn't cleanly run their semi so whoever can get out and not clip should medal. Tense stuff coming up
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
200m semi final times Bolt - 19.78 De Grasse - 19.80 Merritt - 19.94 Lemaitre - 20.01 Alonso Edward - 20.07 Adam Gemili - 20.08 Ramil Guliyev - 20.09 Churandy Martina - 20.10 Bolt has surely won himself another GOLD already, final on tomorrow
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
1st - 21.78 2nd - 21.88 3rd - 22.15
Jarrod McGrouther
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Womens 200m final Results Womens 200m final Elaine Thompson (JAM) 1st 21.78 - she wins it, 100m and 200m GOLD for the Jamaican, incredible run, flew out of the blocks and ran on from there. Well done Dafne Schippers (NED) 2nd - was Thompsons only competition, she really put in but couldn't win, finishes with SILVER Tori Bowie (USA) 3rd - was 5th deep into the race but finished strongly to be rewarded with a BRONZE Fantastic and lightning quick race
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
top 8 in finishing order by the way
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opens it right up, the two in the last semi looked impressive also
Jarrod McGrouther
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No time to rest, straight into the 200m Women's final Start list Womens 200m final Deajah Stevens (USA) Dina Asher-Smith (GBR) Marie-Josee Ta Lou (COTE D’IVOIRE) Dafne Schippers (NED) Tori Bowie (USA) Elaine Thompson (JAM) Michelle-Lee Ahye (TRINIDAD & TOBAGO) Ivet Lalova-Collio (BUL)
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
Women's long jump Outstanding competition this one. Each women increased her jump as the night went on and there were numerous 7m+ jumps recorded. Full credit to all 12 competitors and to Brooke Stratton on her 7th place finish. Final results Tianna Bartoletta (USA) – 7.17 - GOLD Brittney Reese (USA) – 7.15 - SILVER Ivana Spanovic (SER) – 7.08 - BRONZE Malaika Mihambo (GER) – 6.95 Ese Brume (NGR) – 6.81 Ksenija Balta (EST) – 6.79 Brooke Stratton (AUS) – 6.74 Jazmin Sawyers (GBR) – 6.69
spruce moose
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Blake was always going to struggle in his form. I think Merritt was a bigger threat than Gatlin anyway, but Gatlin failing to make it is still huge news.
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
Mens 200m semifinals Final standings Usain Bolt (JAM) Andre De Grasse (CAN) LaShawn Merritt (USA) Christophe Lemaitre (FRA) Alonso Edward (PAN) Adam Gemili (GBR) Ramil Guliyev (TUR) Churandy Martina (NED) The big news is Blake and Gatlin are out! They fail to qualify for the final and that all but hands the Gold to USAIN BOLT
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
Mens 200m semi #3 results Alonso Edward (PAN) 1 Churandy Martina (NED) 2 Wow, Blake finishes back in the pack, 6th. Gatling scrapes into 3rd, waiting for exact times to come through. Huge upset here, Blake is gone!
spruce moose
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Imperious.
Jarrod McGrouther
Roar Guru
19.78 for Bolt 19.80 for Andre
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Mens 200m semi #3 start list Lykourgos-Stefanos Tsakonas (GRE) Matteo Galvan (ITA) Justin Gatlin (USA) Bruno Hortelano (SPA) Alonso Edward (PAN) Yohan Blake (JAM) Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake (GBR) Churandy Martina (NED)
Jarrod McGrouther
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Mens 200m semi #2 results Usain Bolt (JAM) - 1st, easily. Last 60 or 70 he just cruised along, chatting with Andre. Looks incredibly good Andre De Grasse (CAN) 2nd - easily, wanted Bolt and went hard the whole way, impressive run nontheless.