25 August - 2 September
Defending champion Jeremy Wariner goes for 400m gold and a new world record at the World Championships in Osaka. The American is targeting his mentor Michael Johnson's mark of 43.18 and says: "The way I feel right now, the final is going to be fun." Jamaica's Maurice Smith holds the decathlon lead with the high jump and 400m still to come on day one. Britain's Michael Rimmer is targeting a place in the 800m final while the men's 4x100m relay squad go in the heats. LATEST ACTION (ALL TIMES BST): To get involved, text us on 81111 (UK users only) or contribute to 606
1120: There's been a lot of chat already looking ahead to the men's 4x100m relay where - if they get through the heats - Britain have high hopes of improving on their Helsinki bronze. Christian Malcolm was part of the quartet who won that bronze at the last Worlds but Colin Jackson says he is a bit surprised to see him back again.
"Christian has had a lot of problems this year with an Achilles tendon injury and it's painful to shake off, so I'm surprised the selectors are taking the risk on him as he is not at full pelt."
BBC pundit Colin Jackson Let us know what you think of Britain's relay chances on 606. 1110: By the way, there is some live action at the Nagai stadium as the decathletes are cracking on with the high jump. Leader Maurice Smith goes clear at 1.97m as does Bryan Clay while Olympic champion Roman Sebrle clears at 2.00m 1105: "I think it's pushing it a bit to expect Warriner to win the 400 metres final with a record. Yes, he's the favourite to win it, but don't rule out Angelo Taylor and LaShawn Merritt...."
Mikesiva on 606 1100: Those of us up with the lark have sat surveying the comings and goings of the deserted Nagai stadium in Osaka. The 1500m wheelchair racers have been practising and that's pretty much it - apart from a bunch of officials in fetching yellow coats who have been lounging about chatting for ages. Things should hot up later when five gold medals will be decided in the women's triple jump, javelin, 200m and the men's 400m and 110m hurdles. The pick of the day? It has got to be Jeremy Wariner in the 400m as he sets his sights on gold and the world record. Keep those fingers crossed for the British men in the 4x100m relay. They couldn't get the baton round safely at the London Grand Prix and we don't want to see more shaky hands in Japan.
BBC pundit Colin Jackson Let us know what you think of Britain's relay chances on 606. 1110: By the way, there is some live action at the Nagai stadium as the decathletes are cracking on with the high jump. Leader Maurice Smith goes clear at 1.97m as does Bryan Clay while Olympic champion Roman Sebrle clears at 2.00m 1105: "I think it's pushing it a bit to expect Warriner to win the 400 metres final with a record. Yes, he's the favourite to win it, but don't rule out Angelo Taylor and LaShawn Merritt...."
Mikesiva on 606 1100: Those of us up with the lark have sat surveying the comings and goings of the deserted Nagai stadium in Osaka. The 1500m wheelchair racers have been practising and that's pretty much it - apart from a bunch of officials in fetching yellow coats who have been lounging about chatting for ages. Things should hot up later when five gold medals will be decided in the women's triple jump, javelin, 200m and the men's 400m and 110m hurdles. The pick of the day? It has got to be Jeremy Wariner in the 400m as he sets his sights on gold and the world record. Keep those fingers crossed for the British men in the 4x100m relay. They couldn't get the baton round safely at the London Grand Prix and we don't want to see more shaky hands in Japan.
Source: BBC Sport
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