Brits in Silesia – runblogrun

That is Stuart Weir’s third piece on the Silesia DL, which was held on August 25, 2024.

Brits in Silesia

The stand-out GB performances in Silesia have been within the center distance.  Georgia Bell was third within the 1500 in 3:58.11, and Melissa Courtney-Bryant was fourth in 3:59.55  in a Diribe Welteji win. Bell, an Olympic medallist, stated afterward: “It was a very good race. I anticipated it to be a detailed battle, with some ladies desirous to make a degree after the Olympics. I ran one other sub-4, so I’ve to be happy. I by no means did that earlier than this season, however now I’ve carried out it 4 occasions, and it will really feel like a disappointment to not do it as we speak. This was my 18th 1500m of the 12 months, which is rather a lot, however now I’m planning on doing some 800s earlier than the season is over. The circumstances have been good as we speak. It was sizzling, however there was shade on the observe and a little bit of wind, so it was not an issue”.  Revee Walcott-Nolan ran 4:00.41 for 10th place – how the occasions in middle-distance have accelerated of late!

Olympic 1,500m last, Georgia Bell, Jessica Hull, Religion Kipyegon, photograph by British Olympic Affiliation

Jemma Reekie was second within the hardly ever run1000m in 2:32.56.  She commented: “It was a bit slower than I anticipated, however total, it went fairly effectively. In fact, everyone seems to be drained after the Olympics, and I needed to get my head again to coaching fairly shortly and aiming in the direction of the top of the season and the Diamond League last. On the Olympics, I used to be sad about my efficiency, however I’ve to maneuver ahead and make sure that it doesn’t occur once more”.

Jemma Reekie, Juliette Whitaker, 800m, heats, August 2, 2024, photograph by Sam Mellish/Crew GB

Max Burgin ran  1:43.73 for seventh in a quick 800.  Jeremiah Azu ran 10.05 for  5th within the 100m.  Darryl Neita was fourth within the 100m in 11.01, and Lavaia Nilsen clocked 51.02 within the 400.  Each can be disillusioned, however as each have had stellar years, I might be the final to criticize.

Ben Pattison, Max Burgin, British 800m Trials, photograph by Getty Pictures for British Athletics

Cindy Sember ran 12.67  within the 100h however didn’t make the ultimate.

Cindy Sember, photograph by Getty Pictures for British Athletics

The subsequent Diamond League is the Golden Gala in Rome on Friday, with Darryl Neita, Charles Dobson, Aimee Pratt, Amy Hunt, Lina Nielsen, and Revee Walcott-Nolan listed to run.

  • Stuart Weir

    Since 2015, Stuart Weir has written for RunBlogRun. He attends about 20 occasions a 12 months together with all most international championships and Diamond Leagues. He enjoys discovering the quirky and obscure story.

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