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elaine thompson cruising through that. she still has the blue lipstick, a very imposing figure and the jamaican crowd are hoping she can lift spirits. in the last few minutes, i caught desiree henry to ask what the experience has been like competing in the 100 metres. 0h my goodness, unbelievably quick, but i'm glad to be out here and run as fa st i'm glad to be out here and run as fast as i could, i've enjoyed every moment. you can take the experience a way of running a race against the great elaine thompson. she is a phenomenal talent, there has been one like her so far in of olympic champion since the likes of flojo, she's something special. what about the stadium? what will you doing five years ago? i was fortunate enough to be one of the torchbearers at the olympics, starting at the opening ceremony and lighting the calderon. many people will say it is a greater honour to be out there, doing what you love. most definitely, i was a little kid five years ago but now i am turning the dream intoa years ago but now i am tu
elaine thompson cruising through that. she still has the blue lipstick, a very imposing figure and the jamaican crowd are hoping she can lift spirits. in the last few minutes, i caught desiree henry to ask what the experience has been like competing in the 100 metres. 0h my goodness, unbelievably quick, but i'm glad to be out here and run as fa st i'm glad to be out here and run as fast as i could, i've enjoyed every moment. you can take the experience a way of running a race against the great...
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elaine thompson, the 0lympic semifinal. elaine thompson, the olympic champion, just cruising into the final. desiree henry finished fifth. no asha philip either. we have also had the semifinals. let's hear from desiree have also had the semifinals. let's hearfrom desiree henry. she used to bea hearfrom desiree henry. she used to be a torch bearer here at the 0lympic be a torch bearer here at the olympic games in 2012. i spoke to her after the semifinal. five years ago i was fortunate to be one of the torchbearers for the olympics opening ceremony and lighting the cauldron. that was a massive honour for myself. i'm sure it is a great honour to be out on the track doing what you love? definitely. five years ago i was a little kid. now i am turning the dream into reality so lam am turning the dream into reality so i am beyond am turning the dream into reality so lam beyond happy am turning the dream into reality so i am beyond happy about how it has gone. we have also had the 400 metres men's semifinals and the man who is tipp
elaine thompson, the 0lympic semifinal. elaine thompson, the olympic champion, just cruising into the final. desiree henry finished fifth. no asha philip either. we have also had the semifinals. let's hear from desiree have also had the semifinals. let's hearfrom desiree henry. she used to bea hearfrom desiree henry. she used to be a torch bearer here at the 0lympic be a torch bearer here at the olympic games in 2012. i spoke to her after the semifinal. five years ago i was fortunate to be one...
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no medalfor elaine thompson — tori bowie won gold. here's ben croucher. after a ll after all the headlines in the men's 100 metres, sunday of was the turn of the women. thompson was favourite but once again a surprise in store. it looked for all the world the cote d'ivoire's marie—josee ta lou marie—josee ta lou had the goal but she was beaten by the smallest of margins. 100th of a second. the netherlands took the bronze. thompson finishing a disappointing fifth. the world is best with a lead of 172 point four is the she did enough to stay ahead of the german. poland took the bronze. the grease champion from the olympics clearing four metres 91. she won gold. a dramatic finish. by rein in and who switched allegiance from kenya won gold. the netherlands are the european champions — in women's football. the host nation beat denmark in the final. watching — for the bbc — was sarah mulkerrins. it was the perfect ending for netherlands. their coach and a very young team and what a fitting final. the first european title and they did it in some style
no medalfor elaine thompson — tori bowie won gold. here's ben croucher. after a ll after all the headlines in the men's 100 metres, sunday of was the turn of the women. thompson was favourite but once again a surprise in store. it looked for all the world the cote d'ivoire's marie—josee ta lou marie—josee ta lou had the goal but she was beaten by the smallest of margins. 100th of a second. the netherlands took the bronze. thompson finishing a disappointing fifth. the world is best with a...
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jamaica's elaine thompson won the race, after missing out on a medal at the world championships. kyle langford, who made the mens 800m final at the world championships, managed a sixth place finish today, just behind fellow countryman elliot giles. the race was won by botswana's nigel amos. and qatar's mutaz essa barshim — the reigning world champion — cleared 2.40m in the highjump. it's the biggestjump this year, and the biggest competitive jump in the united kingdom in 17 years. great britain won the team gold medal at the european eventing championships in poland. nicola wilson also took individual bronze. riding bulana in the showjumping, wilson could afford two penalties to secure the team gold but managed a perfect round. that confirmed britain's triumph, and her own bronze individual medal. germany claimed team silver, with sweden finishing third. i cannot put into words just how impressed i am by how the riders rode, stuck to the system, you can probably hear i am a bit emotional about it but that's no bad thing. ijust cannot be more proud. i just said to them stick t
jamaica's elaine thompson won the race, after missing out on a medal at the world championships. kyle langford, who made the mens 800m final at the world championships, managed a sixth place finish today, just behind fellow countryman elliot giles. the race was won by botswana's nigel amos. and qatar's mutaz essa barshim — the reigning world champion — cleared 2.40m in the highjump. it's the biggestjump this year, and the biggest competitive jump in the united kingdom in 17 years. great...
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no medalfor elaine thompson — tori bowie won gold. here's ben croucher. after a ll after all the headlines in the men's 100 metres, sunday of was the turn of the women. thompson was favourite but
no medalfor elaine thompson — tori bowie won gold. here's ben croucher. after a ll after all the headlines in the men's 100 metres, sunday of was the turn of the women. thompson was favourite but
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elaine thompson, the nailed on favourite, came fifth. tori bowie dipped further line, sprawled across the track, didn't think she had won, but my word, she certainly had. we also saw the gold for the women's pole vault. we saw those tears from holly bradshaw, who missed out on a podium. but tori bowie, what a 40 hours it has been for her. justin gatlin took the men's title as well. thomas walsh from new zealand got his shot put gold as well. our timings arejusta his shot put gold as well. our timings are just a bit out, because tori bowie is making her way towards me as we speak. i don't think we will get her in this edition of world athletics sportsday, but i will interview her and we will try and bring it to you later on bbc news. let's just mark your car for a few things coming up. —— mark your card. we are about to get going with sophie hitchon in the women's hammer. we will bring you some of the action throughout the evening on bbc news on this fourth day of the championships. that's all from sportsday. there'll be more sport he
elaine thompson, the nailed on favourite, came fifth. tori bowie dipped further line, sprawled across the track, didn't think she had won, but my word, she certainly had. we also saw the gold for the women's pole vault. we saw those tears from holly bradshaw, who missed out on a podium. but tori bowie, what a 40 hours it has been for her. justin gatlin took the men's title as well. thomas walsh from new zealand got his shot put gold as well. our timings arejusta his shot put gold as well. our...
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elaine thompson of jamaica. off the start,ivory coast, huge lead , but check out the american lunging at the line. a huge come back. it's a photo finish and look at that, barely by one, one hundred dollars dret of championship imoald medal. tornado watch i beau is 26 years old, so she won't be able to complete in the 2020 games. the olympics are coming to la. i am proud to announce that the olympic games are coming back to the united states of america. los angeles mayor eric cigar set i with a big smile on his face confirms the city of los angeles for the 2028 oh limbics. in 2028 we're bringing the games back to la. cigar set i on monday referred to la as a games changer making it perfect to host the event. los angeles had initially been competing with paris to host the 2024 olympics, but this new agreement with the international olympics committee effectively gives france the honor. cigar set i their choice to pull out of the running for 2024. our bid for 2024 was one of the greatest ever assembled. don't take
elaine thompson of jamaica. off the start,ivory coast, huge lead , but check out the american lunging at the line. a huge come back. it's a photo finish and look at that, barely by one, one hundred dollars dret of championship imoald medal. tornado watch i beau is 26 years old, so she won't be able to complete in the 2020 games. the olympics are coming to la. i am proud to announce that the olympic games are coming back to the united states of america. los angeles mayor eric cigar set i with a...
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elaine thompson is hoping to restore jamaican pride — after usain bolt‘s third place finish — she's the favourite. that's ahead shortly. already settled — the men's marathon — geoffrey kiroo following up his boston marathon win to take gold in london one minute, 22 seconds ahead of his ethiopian rival, tamirat tola. ta nzania's alphonse simbu took the bronze. the women's marathon has finished, too — rose chelimo took gold. south africa's wayde van niekirk is celebrating success in the men's 400 metres semi—final. the women's heptathlon has just finished. earlier, justin gatlin received his gold medal for the men's1oo metres. but sebastian coe, the president of the athletics world governing body, says he's disappointed that gatlin won the event. the american has twice served a doping ban. he was booed by sections of the crowd as he stood on the podium. gatlin pulled off a shock win to end usain bolt‘s reign in the jamaican's final individual race. now to football. the netherlands have been crowned champions of europe after beating denmark 11—2 to win the women's euros. the ho
elaine thompson is hoping to restore jamaican pride — after usain bolt‘s third place finish — she's the favourite. that's ahead shortly. already settled — the men's marathon — geoffrey kiroo following up his boston marathon win to take gold in london one minute, 22 seconds ahead of his ethiopian rival, tamirat tola. ta nzania's alphonse simbu took the bronze. the women's marathon has finished, too — rose chelimo took gold. south africa's wayde van niekirk is celebrating success in...
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elaine thompson was favourite but once again there was a surprise in store. as the jamaican faded, it looked for all the world like cote d'ivoire's marie—josee ta lou had the gold, only to be beaten by the smallest of margins. the american tori bowie lunged for the line to win by 100th of a second. dafne schippers of the netherlands took the bronze medal. as thompson, the olympic champion, finished a disappointing fifth. nafi thiam underlines her world status as the world's best heptathlete, after beating jessica ennis—hill to olympic gold in rio, the 22—year—old belgium added her first world title. with a lead of 172 point going into the 800m, she did enough to stay ahead of germany's carolin schafer. holland's anouk vetter took the bronze. greece's katerina stefanidi also backed up her olympic title, with world championship success, clearing a world—leading 4 metres 91 to land pole vault gold. in the marathon there was a tactical battle and a dramatic finish. rose chelimo from bahrain, switching allegiance from kenya won gold. the kenyan one men's
elaine thompson was favourite but once again there was a surprise in store. as the jamaican faded, it looked for all the world like cote d'ivoire's marie—josee ta lou had the gold, only to be beaten by the smallest of margins. the american tori bowie lunged for the line to win by 100th of a second. dafne schippers of the netherlands took the bronze medal. as thompson, the olympic champion, finished a disappointing fifth. nafi thiam underlines her world status as the world's best heptathlete,...
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jamaican elaine thompson, the gold medalist in rio. it is marie who gets out early in lane four. but buoy closing fast at the finish. dips and gets the tape. the photo finish. 1084. it's not the leg across but the torso and bowie for the red, white and blue in 1084 a fraction ahead of talu. that means she likes gold. >>> up next in "the pulse," another cameo appearance on "game of thrones." this one by a guy who knows a lot about throwing strikes. >>> the talented toddler who has an act for a putt-putt golf. he needs just one stroke per hole. >>> on our facebook page, watch as dozens of bikers escort a student who had been bullied to his first d that's on atmfans.com. steve was born to move. over the course of 9 days he walks 26.2 miles, that's a marathon. because he chooses to walk whenever he can. and he does it with support from dr. scholl's. only dr. scholl's has massaging gel insoles that provide all-day comfort to keep him feeling more energized. so he even has the energy to take the long way h
jamaican elaine thompson, the gold medalist in rio. it is marie who gets out early in lane four. but buoy closing fast at the finish. dips and gets the tape. the photo finish. 1084. it's not the leg across but the torso and bowie for the red, white and blue in 1084 a fraction ahead of talu. that means she likes gold. >>> up next in "the pulse," another cameo appearance on "game of thrones." this one by a guy who knows a lot about throwing strikes. >>> the...
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a terrible weekend forjamaica with their two hot favourites, usain bolt and elaine thompson failing in that, usain bolt getting a bronze and elaine thompson nothing that you saying bolt and his four by 100 team of the reigning champions. this was him on the warm up track today and by all accounts he is still so determined to go out on another global gold medal. we will see and we will be able to talk about more gold medals from here a little bit later on bbc news but from us here at the london stadium, that is all for now. we look forward to more. thank you very much. the washington post newspaper is saying that security officials believe that north korea has successfully miniaturised nuclear warhead to fit into one of their missiles. explain the significance of all of this and what it all means. this wasn't an unexpected development but i think it is the speed at which it has happened that has taken everyone by surprise here. it comes hot on the heels on a successful intercontinental missile test performed by north korea, using a missile that would be capable of reaching los angeles,
a terrible weekend forjamaica with their two hot favourites, usain bolt and elaine thompson failing in that, usain bolt getting a bronze and elaine thompson nothing that you saying bolt and his four by 100 team of the reigning champions. this was him on the warm up track today and by all accounts he is still so determined to go out on another global gold medal. we will see and we will be able to talk about more gold medals from here a little bit later on bbc news but from us here at the london...
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thompson, she did the double in rio last year. just going in the 100 metres here, but pretty effortlessly won her heat. she was wearing blue lipstick, she looked quite something. gold in rio, the silver medallist there are. as ha rio, the silver medallist there are. asha philip, it desiree henry, a 16—year—old, one of the torchbearers at the london olympics five years ago, she also got through to the semifinals as well in the 100 metres. three british girls through in that as well. lots of sprinters and british men in action. in the a00 metres, matthew hudson. they didn't win their heats. a real latecomer to athletics, he has tried to make it as a footballer, do we nick cullen. he said the first day he stepped on the track, his coach said, no, you are never going to make it as an athlete, but he had his day in the sun yesterday. he is going to go again tomorrow evening in the a00 metres semifinals. going to go again tomorrow evening in the 400 metres semifinalslj going to go again tomorrow evening in the 400 metres semifinals.
thompson, she did the double in rio last year. just going in the 100 metres here, but pretty effortlessly won her heat. she was wearing blue lipstick, she looked quite something. gold in rio, the silver medallist there are. as ha rio, the silver medallist there are. asha philip, it desiree henry, a 16—year—old, one of the torchbearers at the london olympics five years ago, she also got through to the semifinals as well in the 100 metres. three british girls through in that as well. lots of...
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jamaican favourite the olympic champion elaine thompson could only finish fifth. we were talking yesterday about justin gatlin obviously becoming the world 100 and champion here. now, it was right here that the various medal ceremonies were held yesterday. there was debate about whether he would be booed by the crowd. let's ta ke would be booed by the crowd. let's take a look. world champion, representing the united states of america, justin gatlin! booing yes, there were some boos but it i reckon it was more of a mixed reception for gatlin from the london crowd last night. lord coe, who presented him with the medal, had earlier said that the two—time drugs cheat beating usain bolt was not the perfect script. there was a bigger cheer forjessica ennis—hill, though. she received her gold from the 2011 games after the athlete that had beaten her was found to have doped. it's great to be honest, it couldn't have been a better time to receive the medal other than at the time. so, yeah, i'm very thankful it's been here and i've been able to say bye— bye been here
jamaican favourite the olympic champion elaine thompson could only finish fifth. we were talking yesterday about justin gatlin obviously becoming the world 100 and champion here. now, it was right here that the various medal ceremonies were held yesterday. there was debate about whether he would be booed by the crowd. let's ta ke would be booed by the crowd. let's take a look. world champion, representing the united states of america, justin gatlin! booing yes, there were some boos but it i...
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three british runners in the semifinals, the great elaine thompson is the favourite. she is very likely to get ajamaican favourite. she is very likely to get a jamaican spirit back through the roof once again, because she is the hot hot favourite in the women's100 metres. good stuff, thank you leave. but medal ceremony forjustin gatlin coming up in the next half an hour, you will see it here live. schools must stop trying "to wrap children in cotton wool" because it leaves them ill—prepared for the challenges of later life. that's the view of the chief inspector of schools, amanda spielman, who says over—the—top health and safety rules stop children developing resilience. she wants new guidance for schools in england. andy moore reports. it's clear the chief inspector of schools is no fan of children in high—vis jackets. she says they look like troops of mini construction workers minus the hard hats. pupils, she claims, are being shortchanged by teachers trying to insulate them from every bump, germ, or bruise. take conkers for example. she says every minute s
three british runners in the semifinals, the great elaine thompson is the favourite. she is very likely to get ajamaican favourite. she is very likely to get a jamaican spirit back through the roof once again, because she is the hot hot favourite in the women's100 metres. good stuff, thank you leave. but medal ceremony forjustin gatlin coming up in the next half an hour, you will see it here live. schools must stop trying "to wrap children in cotton wool" because it leaves them...
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elaine thompson was the big superstar that we saw this morning, the jamaican who did the double in rio and is going in the 100 metres. she looked supremely confident. let's turn to another jamaican. the main events taking place this evening... which one? which one are you talking about! usain bolt, they have been up to all sorts on the track behind me marking the event, his last individual globalfinal. if he the event, his last individual global final. if he gets through to the final. he's got the semifinal. we have three semifinals, we are used two but the top two in each semifinal will get through to the final and the top fastest losers. it's the last heat we are looking forward to, the last of the semifinals. usain bolt and cj uj will be there as well, the british sprinter. yohan blake, another jamaican, a former world champion, is in the second heat. justin gatlin a lwa ys is in the second heat. justin gatlin always gets booed after the doping bans, he's in the first date. james dasaolu and rhys press, the other british runners. —— rhys prescott. usain bolt hasn't looked very g
elaine thompson was the big superstar that we saw this morning, the jamaican who did the double in rio and is going in the 100 metres. she looked supremely confident. let's turn to another jamaican. the main events taking place this evening... which one? which one are you talking about! usain bolt, they have been up to all sorts on the track behind me marking the event, his last individual globalfinal. if he the event, his last individual global final. if he gets through to the final. he's got...
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jamaica's elaine thompson took the victory, after missing out on a medal at the world championships. and england's men have opened their eurohockey campaign with a 6—0 win over poland. two goals each from mark gleghorne and sam ward alongside strikes from chris griffiths and david condon made for a comfortable win in amsterdam. they next play germany tomorrow afternoon, probably the pick of the games in pool b. and despite their win, england know they will need to improve. we were just sloppy all over the place really. too many bobbly passes, too many passes just out of reach. just the real basics that we need to make sure we get right the time, where we want to get to in world hockey. it doesn't matter who we are playing against, we got away with it today against the lesser opposition, we need to be bringing that out every day. scotland's women earned their first point of the tournament — sharing a goalless draw with ireland. nikki lloyd had their best chance. they'll play england in their final group game on tuesday. that is all the sports are now. you can keep up—to—date w
jamaica's elaine thompson took the victory, after missing out on a medal at the world championships. and england's men have opened their eurohockey campaign with a 6—0 win over poland. two goals each from mark gleghorne and sam ward alongside strikes from chris griffiths and david condon made for a comfortable win in amsterdam. they next play germany tomorrow afternoon, probably the pick of the games in pool b. and despite their win, england know they will need to improve. we were just sloppy...
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thompson of jamaica. well, andy swiss is at the london stadium for us today. welcome to the london stadium after what has been such a dramatic weekend. so many talking points, but the biggest is that win forjustin gatlin over usain bolt in the men's 100 metre final. justin gatlin is a two—time drugs cheat and his father has now criticised the fans here for booing him, saying it was disrespectful to the sport. but it didn't stop them last night. announcer: gold medallist and world champion, representing the united states of america, justin gatlin. cheering and booing. to boo or not to boo, that was the question for one of sports more uncomfortable medal ceremonies. the response was mixed, the celebrations muted, butjustin gatlin's success here has given the fans and athletics plenty to ponder. to me it was more of an "ooo" than a boo, from that point of view. it's not his fault in any way shape or form. it's the fault of the federations and wada for putting the rules down in such a way that allows him to
thompson of jamaica. well, andy swiss is at the london stadium for us today. welcome to the london stadium after what has been such a dramatic weekend. so many talking points, but the biggest is that win forjustin gatlin over usain bolt in the men's 100 metre final. justin gatlin is a two—time drugs cheat and his father has now criticised the fans here for booing him, saying it was disrespectful to the sport. but it didn't stop them last night. announcer: gold medallist and world champion,...
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hot favourite elaine thompson of jamaica finished out of the medals. and holly bradshaw came up short in the final of the women's pole vault. she failed to get over with the bar set at 4.75m. she had the height, but her knee caught the bar on the way down, to end her competition. the one british highlight of the evening was supplied by kyle langford, who produced a great finish to reach the final of the 800m. the european junior champion finished second in his heat, to give the home crowd something to cheer about. justin gatlin got a mixed reception from the london crowd, as he received his gold medal following his victory over usain bolt in that 100m final last night there was certainly some booing for the athlete, who has served two drugs bans during his career, but there were also some cheers as he mounted the podium. he was given the medal by lord coe, who earlier had said that gatlin's win was not the perfect script. a more popular medal was awarded to dame jessica ennis—hill, who recieved gold for the 2011 world championships, having been denie
hot favourite elaine thompson of jamaica finished out of the medals. and holly bradshaw came up short in the final of the women's pole vault. she failed to get over with the bar set at 4.75m. she had the height, but her knee caught the bar on the way down, to end her competition. the one british highlight of the evening was supplied by kyle langford, who produced a great finish to reach the final of the 800m. the european junior champion finished second in his heat, to give the home crowd...
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elaine thompson will only run the 100 metres in london. there is coverage throughout the day from my 30 am and later on bbc one from 6:30pm. —— from my 30 pm. you're watching breakfast from bbc news. the main stories this morning: usain bolt has failed to win his final individual 100 metre race at the world athletics championships. the eight time 0lympic champion came third, with america'sjustin gatlin taking gold. an independent review into the cost of energy has been launched — just days after british gas increased electricity prices by 12.5% for three million customers. parts of southern europe have been sweltering due to an unprecedented heatwave which is set to continue well into next week. 0ur europe reporter gavin lee has been in sicily, finding out how locals and tourists are coping with the heat. this is something else, isn't it? sicily. it's picture postcard. when you send bbc correspondents here, it looks amazing. but even the italians say it is too hot. we have had five days of scorching temperatures, 10 degrees more than
elaine thompson will only run the 100 metres in london. there is coverage throughout the day from my 30 am and later on bbc one from 6:30pm. —— from my 30 pm. you're watching breakfast from bbc news. the main stories this morning: usain bolt has failed to win his final individual 100 metre race at the world athletics championships. the eight time 0lympic champion came third, with america'sjustin gatlin taking gold. an independent review into the cost of energy has been launched — just...
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jamaica's elaine thompson will only run the 100m. there is coverage through the day on bbc two from 930 this morning. and later on bbc one from 630. don't forget all of the coverage on 5 live as well if you are out and about. it doesn't have the same profile as football or volleyball, but handball is becoming more popular since it became a hit with audiences during the 2012 olympic games. now, a brand new championship has started in the uk that's part of the european handball tour. so, mike bushell decided to give it a go, and where better to try it out, than on the golden sands of poole beach? there is something so appealing about sport on a beach. i can smell barbecues, people are out on pal board, the ocean is inviting. —— paddleboards. that is why beach handball and volleyball have grown to such an extent. beach handball is a legacy of the london 2012 olympics when its host, read britain, were able to bring in a handball team. —— great britain. they wanted to bring ina great britain. they wanted to bring in a younger crow
jamaica's elaine thompson will only run the 100m. there is coverage through the day on bbc two from 930 this morning. and later on bbc one from 630. don't forget all of the coverage on 5 live as well if you are out and about. it doesn't have the same profile as football or volleyball, but handball is becoming more popular since it became a hit with audiences during the 2012 olympic games. now, a brand new championship has started in the uk that's part of the european handball tour. so, mike...
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we saw the speedy women comes up as well, elaine thompson, a real superstar, and otherjamaican, she did the double in rio, she isjust going in the 100th year in london. she eased up on the line, she won in the time of 11.05, the american won her heat in exactly the same time, the silver medallist from rio. three british sprinters made it through to semifinals, very encouraging from a british sprinters. the word torchbearers here in 2012 london 0lympics. they saw all those great athletes up close and personal. she was inspired by what she saw there. iam sure was inspired by what she saw there. i am sure she sought usain bolt up close and personal, that's what we're going to do in the next hour and a half or so, something like that. the men's semifinals, there are three of them coming up. i will go through the details in a moment, let's recap of how bolt came to his opening heat yesterday but am not very well in his own words. he didn't like his start, it was awful, wasn't it? he had to make up all that time. we knew he would, but he wasn't happy with the blocks. i spoke to a former briti
we saw the speedy women comes up as well, elaine thompson, a real superstar, and otherjamaican, she did the double in rio, she isjust going in the 100th year in london. she eased up on the line, she won in the time of 11.05, the american won her heat in exactly the same time, the silver medallist from rio. three british sprinters made it through to semifinals, very encouraging from a british sprinters. the word torchbearers here in 2012 london 0lympics. they saw all those great athletes up...