Saturday, July 31, 2010

Live - European Championships day five

Jessica Ennis

Live video - European Athletics Championships

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Greg on 606: "This is going to be very close in the Heptathalon. Dobrynska has improved enormously in the running events. It could be that she ambushes Ennis to take gold in the final event. It would be a wake-up call for Ennis"

1749: BBC Radio 5 live coverage is up and running as well. We're covering all bases for you.

1746: Just as the BBC goes live with TV and video coverage, just to let you know that Dobrynska weighed in with a 47.04. Not as good as her second throw. Will give you a little rundown with the current standings in a sec. Ennis will need to keep a steady head in the two-lapper. She should be favourite though. World outdoor champion. Can she be crowned European champion? We'll find out in two hours.

1741: Do a big PAGE REFRESH and hey presto - the live video will be with you in a few moments.

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BBC Sport's Tom Fordyce in Barcelona on Twitter:
"Javelin you Jennis legend - I mean Jennis you javelin expert - 46.71m PB in the first round. One hand on the gold"

1734: Dobrynska's warmed up now and she chucks a 49.25m in the javelin. The smile returns. That gives her 846 points - 50 more than Ennis. That means Jess will still have a 18-point lead going into the 800m which is pretty good news. Third throw to go though....

1730: Want to know when you've got a three-minute window to flick the kettle on or slip a cold one out of the fridge? Here's the timetable:
Women's heptathlon - JAVELIN - Ennis vs Dobrynska from NOW!
Men's 800m final - Michael Rimmer up for a medal at 1835
Women's 200m final - No Brits but watch out for a Russian trio of medals at 1850
Men's 400m hurdles final - Dai Greene and Rhys Williams go for Welsh glory at 1910
Women's 100m hurdles final - no Brits but should be a cracker at 1925
HEPTATHLON last event - Can Jess do it? Ennis runs in the 800m at 1945
Men's 5,000m final - Mo Farah going for the double. Chris Thompson eyeing more silverware as well at 2025

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T528FSK on 606: "These championships are on a par with the Commonwealth Games as far as the men's events are concerned, the British performances have been very disappointing apart from Turner Farah and Idowu. If they cannot clean up the medals at a weak championships like this, what chance for the worlds and Olympics? Forget Rimmer in the 800m, Greene should win. Thank god for the jewel in the crown Ennis"
Seems to be a bit of debate on Britain's efforts this week. So let's do a straw poll? All those happy with GB's efforts, stick your hands up.

1724: Loads of ways of getting your teeth stuck in to the BBC coverage. Watch live on BBC HD/ BBC Two from 1745 and the BBC Sport website (UK users only) shortly. There's live coverage on BBC Radio 5 live from around 1800 BST and watch out for highlights of the big events on demand online (UK only). Read about full coverage details.

1720: Ennis steps up for her second javelin throw. The tape comes out and it's 45.28m. Not as good as her opening 46.71. Hot rival Dobrynska threw 45.75 - her PB is 48.60m so she'll be chomping at the bit to close the gap on Ennis. Jess has the edge in the last event - the 800m. Nataliya Dobrysnka will be cranking up her next throw.....I'll keep you posted.

1716: Plenty to talk about. Batons, Medal prospects, Jess Ennis prospects. Can Mo Farah do the double? What do you make of Barcelona so far? What exactly is Barni the mascot? Tweet me @bbcsport_mark, text me on 81111 (UK) or +44 7786200666 (worldwide) with ATHLETICS before your message, or join the banter on 606.

It's bad news for GB
It's bad news for GB
It's bad news for GB
1712: Back to the relay. Blimey. If you didn't see it, then check out the video. It's the men's 4x100m semis from this morning. It's just horrible, painful even, in slow-mo. Mark Lewis-Francis is taking all the blame and says: "I'm more devastated for my team-mates. I panicked a little. I turned around and grabbed the baton but by then it was too late." There is history with GB. Dropped batons at the Atlanta Olympics (1996) and Sydney (2000), and the Edmonton World Champs (2001), and disqualification in Beijing. Is there any excuses? Marlon Devonish has come out defending the team: "It's not just passing the baton, there's a lot of technical things that happen. You can get all the press together, put on a tracksuit, try to pass the baton around and you'd understand the pressures and accuracy which is needed. You'd have more respect for what we're doing." What do you reckon? Baton buffoonery or sympathy?

It's good news for GB
1708: More details in a bit. FIRST I must inform you that Jess Ennis is hurling spears in the heptathlon. And she's only gone and thrown a lifetime best with a 46.71m. Sensational start for the Brit. More of all of this in a mo (Farah).....

1706: What? Tell me you're joking.........please.

It's good news for GB
1702: Welcome back. I had a really stinky bad dream this morning. Here's how it went. The British athletes are buzzing and have high hopes in the 4x100m relay. Until, that is, they forget the race involves handing over a bit of plastic called a baton. Or batt-ON if you're Michael Johnson. Big medal hopes and they bomb out in the semis. But HEY - thank the good lordy lord it was just a bad dream. That would have been a terrible way of starting the weekend.

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