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    Great Britain’s Adam Fogg awarded place in 1500m final after being TRIPPED by opponent at World Indoor Athletics

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    GREAT BRITAIN’S Adam Fogg has secured a place in the 1500m final for the World Indoor Athletics despite finishing sixth in his heat.The 25-year-old was given qualification to Sunday’s final after he was TRIPPED by his opponent during the race.Adam Fogg was awarded a spot in the 1500m final World Indoor Athletics after he tripped during his heatCredit: AlamyFogg was tripped as he began the raceCredit: BBCHe tumbled to the ground as his competitors skipped over himCredit: BBCThe Brit managed to get back to his feet quicklyCredit: BBCBut he had already fallen significantly behind in the raceCredit: BBCFogg had just got off the line to begin his qualification heat when after only five seconds he appeared to tangle his legs with Danish opponent Kristian Hansen and fall to the ground.The fall was early enough for the distance runner to get back to his feet and try and hunt down the pack, but unfortunately he was still left some way off the race leaders.However, after the race came to a conclusion Fogg was handed a place in Sunday’s 1500m final anyway after officials deemed his fall to be a consequence of being “unfairly impeded”. Only three runners from each heat are supposed to qualify for the final with the fastest three making the cut, but exceptions can be made when someone has been impeded.READ MORE SPORT NEWSSpeaking after the race Fogg explained how his tumble had essentially put him out of the race despite his best efforts to catch back up. He told BBC Sport: “This sport is brutal and I’ve hit the deck a few times, but when you hit the deck you don’t want it to happen in your first track Indoor World Championships.”In the first steps I thought I was going to be in a good spot. I went down pretty hard and my shoulder is pretty sore, my hip feels sore, but it is the way it goes.”The adrenaline got to me, but after you fall down like that you are swamped and you feel worn out straight away – I tried to pull it together, but there is nothing you can really do.”Most read in AthleticsBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe went on to add that he was keen to keep going in spite of his fall to ensure he still finished the race in front of the home crowd in Glasgow.He added: “I have never not finished a race and I don’t want to start that, this crowd is brilliant and it’s great to be running at a home championships.High-jumper breaks down in floods of tears live on BBC at World Indoor Athletics Championship after devastating injury”Obviously I am not from Scotland, but it’s nice to be in the UK.”Fogg will now face off against the other qualified runners in Sunday’s final, but it will be a crowded track for the Brit.He’s not the only runner that was given a spot in the final as a result of being tripped with Ethiopia’s Biniam Mehary receiving the same treatment.The two extra qualifications means that there will be 14 RUNNERS taking part in the final with the race originally supposed to see just 12 men face off for gold.Ethiopian runner Biniam Mehary was also tripped in his heat and subsequently awarded a spot in Sunday’s finalCredit: Alamy More

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      Olympics athletic event may never look the same with plans to trial radical new format

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      THE LONG jump competition will undergo a radical change – as athletes take a leap of faith into the future.World Athletics bosses are trialling a new format where long jumpers use a “take-off zone” rather than a take-off board.
      World Athletics chiefs are planning major changes in the long jump eventCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun Glasgow
      Trials will start taking place in the lower competitionsCredit: Getty
      Long jumpers will use a “take-off zone” rather than a take-off board.Credit: Getty
      Data collected during the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest showed that a THIRD of all attempts were recorded as no-jumps.
      The rule experiment will take place throughout this year in lower-level competitions and jumps will be measured from the front of the take-off foot within that zone.
      If the tests are successful – and if the competitors fully embrace and love the concept – then it could become permanent for the event from 2026 onwards.
      Jon Ridgeon, 57, a former British athlete and now CEO of World Athletics, said: “We’re looking at all of the disciplines, particularly the field events, and going: ‘Right, how do we make them better?’
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      “At the World Championships in Budapest last summer, a third of all the jumps were no-jumps where athletes stepped over the front of the take-off board.
      “Well, that doesn’t work. That’s a waste of time. So we’re testing at the moment a take-off zone rather than a take-off board.
      “We’ll measure from where the athlete takes off to where they land in the pit.
      “That means every single jump counts. It adds to the jeopardy and drama in the competition.
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      “At the same time we’re working out ways we can get instant results so you don’t have to wait 20-30 seconds before the result pops up.
      “How can we speed up the whole competition? It’s a whole range of innovation we’re looking at based on hopefully robust data.”
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      Britain have had three Olympic long jump champions – Mary Rand (1964), Lynn Davies (1964) and Greg Rutherford (2012).
      The men’s world record is 8.95 metres set by American Mike Powell in Tokyo in 1991 while the top women’s mark of 7.52 metres was established in 1988 by Russian Galina Chistyakova.
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      Ridgeon – who won 110 hurdles silver at the 1987 World Championships in Rome ahead of Colin Jackson – accepts that the traditionalists may not be happy.
      Especially as the event was part of the 1896 Olympics for the men while women starting jumping at the 1948 London Games.
      Speaking on the Great British Bosses series on the Anything but Footy podcast, he said: “We’ll spend this year testing it in real life circumstances with very good athletes.
      “If it doesn’t pass testing, we’ll never introduce it.
      Measures have to pass testing
      “So, we aren’t going to introduce things on a whim because one of us thinks it’s a good idea.
      “Yes, it’s going to be based on good data. Yes, we’re going to test it really well.
      “If you have dedicated your life to hitting that take-off board perfectly and then suddenly we replace it with a take-off zone, I totally get that there might be initial resistance.
      “As long as it is based on good testing and good data, I think eventually it’ll work through.
      “It will not be without its controversy. You cannot make change in a sport that was basically invented 150 years ago without some controversy. But I think it’s worth doing.
      “Ultimately this is about not this year, but making sure we have got a sport that is hopefully fit for purpose for another 150 years.”
      In the summer of 2026, World Athletics will introduce a new global competition that will run in the years where there are no World Championships or Olympic Games.
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      This World Cup of Athletics will be staged with countries pitted against each other in semi-final and final stages. The host city will be announced this year.
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      My mum is one of Great Britain’s greatest ever athletes – now I’m out to beat her last remaining record

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      EILISH McCOLGAN plans to run her first marathon next year – and finally take down one of her mum’s best times.The Dundee runner, 33, may not have won the same Olympic or world medals as mum and coach Liz, 59, did during a glittering career.
      Eilish McColgan is getting ready to run her first marathonCredit: Getty
      Her mum Liz has a decorated career as a 10,000 metre runningCredit: PA
      But she has run quicker in her household over multiple distances between 1500 metres and the half marathon.
      McColgan had planned to compete for the first time at the London Marathon in April but was ruled out with a knee complaint.
      Her plans for the Paris 2024 Olympics will depend on the coming months and whether her body can cope with 10,000 metres on the track or 26.2 miles on the road.
      If that is not possible, then she will look to partake in one of the Berlin, Chicago or New York marathons later in the year.
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      Currently recovering from spinal surgery in August, she told a new BBC Scotland documentary: “One by one, I started taking all of my mum’s records.
      “I’ve broken every Scottish record of hers from 1500 metres, 3,000 metres, 5k, 10k, all the ones on the road as well.
      “I only have one of my mum’s times now to beat. The marathon is the only outstanding one.
      “There’s no rivalry between us. She’s part of the reason I’m breaking them now.
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      Liz McColgan ran her personal best marathon in 1997 – a time of 2:26:52Credit: Getty
      She also won silver in the 1998 Olympics in the 10,000 metresCredit: Alamy
      “Jumping into the marathon will not be all rainbows or unicorns, it will be tougher than that but my team think I can do it. They have more belief in me than I do.
      “From a very young age, my mum told me I’d be better than her.
      “When I was growing up, people expected me to win everything purely because of my name.
      “It’s a remarkable story and journey that my mum has been on.
      “Somebody with her on a council estate in Dundee wouldn’t have thought my mum would be destined for any greatness. Yet she proved a lot of people wrong along the way.”
      Liz, the 1988 Olympic 10,000 metres silver medallist and a former world champion, ran a PB in the marathon of 2:26:52 in London in April 1997.
      But she added: “I saw her, as a little girl, what she is capable of doing.
      She is definitely her mother’s daughter.
      “Eilish has really, really struggled with confidence and dealing with the family name.”
      McColgan attended her stepfather John Nuttall’s funeral last Friday, which was held in Preston with the wake taking place at Deepdale.
      Qatar-based Nuttall – a former middle-distance athlete and coach – suffered a fatal heart attack on Thursday November 9. He was 56.
      McColgan said: “I didn’t see my mum and John a huge amount over the past five years because my boyfriend and I have travelled a lot.
      “But because I was injured, it was quite unusual that we spent two weeks in Portugal with them.
      “And then we all had six or seven weeks at their home in Qatar. It was nice we had that quality time all together.”
      Eilish McColgan: Running in the family, BBC Scotland, Thursday, 10pm
      Eilish McColgan is the 2022 Commonwealth Games 10,000 metre championCredit: PA
      Mum Liz was in the crowd to watch her win Gold in BirminghamCredit: Getty More

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      Glamorous British athlete Lauryn Davey told ‘it should be illegal to look this good’ as she stuns in bikini

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      GLAMOROUS British athlete Lauryn Louise Davey has left fans stunned with her latest online snaps.The heptathlete is currently gunning to qualify for a future Olympic Games.
      Lauryn Davey is aiming for a spot at the OlympicsCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Davey is a heptathlete from WalesCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      The 24-year-old has caused a stir with snaps on the social mediaCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Her exploits don’t stop there however, with Welsh national Davey also pursuing a medical degree at Swansea University.
      But in the meantime the 24-year-old has been causing a stir online thanks to a host of steamy pics on her social media pages.
      Davey has built up a following of 21,000 fans on her Instagram page.
      She can often be seen sharing snippets of her training routine and breaks.
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      Another post in late August saw her posing in a red bikini as she enjoyed some downtime in a swimming pool.
      Reacting to her post, one user commented: “It should be illegal to look this good, be this talented AND be so intelligent 😂❤️.”
      A second wrote: “The Welsh vegan queen is chilling. 🥰💚🌱.”
      “ARM DEFINITION 😱👏🏻,” remarked a third.
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      She is eyeballing the 2026 Commonwealth Games as her ticket to the OlympicsCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Davey has 21,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      A fourth said: “GOBSMACKED.”
      While another typed: “Insane 😍🔥.”
      Davey revealed she is eyeballing the 2026 Australia Commonwealth Games as her ticket to the Olympics – a dream of hers since the age of five.
      She told Further in 2022: “It’s not entirely impossible so why don’t I give it my all? If I give it my all and don’t make it, I’ll have no regrets.
      “Whereas if I tell myself now, ‘I’m not ever going to make it, there’s no point in trying,’ how will I ever know what I can do?”
      Davey, who has a vegan diet has won dozens of junior national titles.
      Davey leads a vegan lifestyleCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      She often shares pics of her workoutsCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey More

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      Jessica Ennis-Hill lights up BBC studio in stunning outfit as fans hail her as ‘lovely’ at World Athletics Championships

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      OLYMPIC hero Jessica Ennis-Hill lit up the BBC studio in a stunning yellow dress for the World Athletics Championships.The 37-year-old heptathlon legend is in Budapest, Hungary as a pundit.
      Jessica Ennis-Hill lit up the BBC studio when she appeared on the channel’s coverage at the World Athletics ChampionshipsCredit: BBC
      Wearing a stunning yellow dress, Ennis-Hill stole the limelight from her fellow punditsCredit: BBC
      And on Sunday, she appeared alongside former American sprinter Michael Johnson and fellow gold medallist Denise Lewis, with Gabby Logan on presenting duties.
      But, despite the star quality sat next to her, it was Jessica who stole the show with her fashionable outfit.
      She wore a stunning round neck frock, complete with short sleeves, for her appearance.
      Needless to say, fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, were singing her praises for her fashionable choice and expert opinion.
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      One wrote: “Jessica Ennis-Hill is lovely.”
      A second shared: “What a lovely woman Jess Ennis-Hill is. Have really enjoyed watching the BBC coverage of athletics.”
      A third posted: “The humility and laughter of Jessica Ennis-Hill on the studio was a great TV moment. Here at home enjoying the panel and commentary team so much for the World Athletics in Budapest.”
      While a fourth added: “There isn’t a better commentary in world sport than the #BBCAthletics team. Amazing experience and knowledge with@MJGold, Denise Lewis. Jess Ennis-Hill and Steve Backley and the youth and enthusiasm of people like Jazz Sawyers. It’s the perfect combination.”
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      Jessica Ennis-Hill is certainly making an impact on TV this summerCredit: BBC
      The athletics legend has been praised by fans for her expert knowledge and commentsCredit: Getty
      Just a day earlier she left fans gushing over her choice of a bold green outfit while again on pundit duties.
      Ennis-Hill claimed her first heptathlon world title in 2009, before she also went on to win the event two years later.
      Then, after initially claiming silver in 2015, she was promoted to gold the following year after Tatyana Chernova was stripped of the title for a doping violation – one month after Ennis-Hill announced her retirement.
      But British sports fans know her best for her stunning Olympic triumph at the London 2012 Games.
      Four years later, she won silver in Rio – hanging up her spikes towards the end of 2016.
      Jess is a firm fans’ favourite after a stunning careerCredit: The Times More

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      Jessica Ennis-Hill wears bold outfit live on BBC for World Athletics Championships with fans loving her punditry

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      JESSICA ENNIS-HILL donned a bold outfit as fans hailed her punditry at the World Athletics Championships.The Olympic champion, 37, is in Budapest, Hungary as part of the BBC’s coverage of the eight-day event.
      Jessica Ennis-Hill wore a green jersey on Saturday nightCredit: BBC
      She is part of the BBC’s punditry team for the World Athletics ChampionshipsCredit: BBC
      On Saturday night, she wore a stunning green dress alongside presenter Gabby Logan, legendary American sprinter Michael Johnson and fellow Olympic champion heptathlete Denise Lewis.
      Three-time world champion Ennis-Hill has established herself as one of the best pundits in athletics.
      And those on social media were quick to praise her for her work at this year’s World Athletics Championships.
      One said: “World Athletics BBC presentation. The combination of Denise Lewis, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Michael Johnson is unbeatable.
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      “Immaculately presented, well spoken and true experts who command a listen. Well done!”
      While another added: “Michael Johnson footage of the 400m world record and then the humility and laughter of Jessica Ennis-Hill on the studio was a great TV moment.
      “Here at home enjoying the panel and commentary team so much for the World Athletics in Budapest.”
      Ennis-Hill claimed her first heptathlon world title in 2009, before she also went on to win the event two years later.
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      Ennis-Hill claimed gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in LondonCredit: The Times
      Ennis-Hill has been praised for her punditry at the world championshipsCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
      She retired from heptathlon in 2016Credit: Getty
      Then, after initially claiming silver in 2015, she was promoted to gold the following year after Tatyana Chernova was stripped of the title for a doping violation – one month after Ennis-Hill announced her retirement.
      But British sports fans know her best for her stunning Olympic triumph at the London 2012 Games.
      Four years later, she won silver in Rio – hanging up her spikes towards the end of 2016.
      Ennis-Hill won three world titles during her careerCredit: Alamy
      She has now established herself as one of the best pundits in the gameCredit: Getty More

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      Does a starting pistol have real bullets?

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      STARTING pistols are devices that are fired to start running races and some competitive swimming competitions.With the 2023 World Athletics Championships underway in Budapest, Hungary, fans may be curious as to how the starting pistols used at the event actually work, and what the laws about them say.
      Starting pistols are used to signal the start of running racesCredit: Getty Images
      Does a starting pistol have real bullets?
      Traditional starting pistols do not have real bullets, and instead use blank shells or caps.
      A starting pistol would have to be extensively modified to be able to fire real ammunition.
      Starting pistols are used to give the sound effect of a real gun without the danger.
      Many sporting events have switched from conventional starting pistols to using electronic starting systems.
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      These systems simulate a gunshot – broadcast to each lane of a race – show a flash, and start the timing clock.
      They are connected to official timers and cannot start without approval by the judges.
      An electronic starting system was first used at the at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
      The World Athletics Championships are another event which has since swapped starter pistols for the electronic gun.
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      A major benefit of using the electronic starting systems is that they assure each runner hears the starting gun at exactly the same time.

      What is the law on starting pistols in the UK?
      You can buy starting pistols and blank ammunition without a licence in the UK but there are restrictions on where and how they can be used.
      According to the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, blank firing handguns and starting pistols are subject to Section 19 of the Firearms Act, under the broad term of imitation firearms.
      It is an offence to possess any imitation firearm in a public place without a reasonable excuse. 
      A public place as refers to “any highway (or highway road within the meaning of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984) and any other premises or place to which at the material time the public have or are permitted to have access, whether on payment or otherwise,” according to the Firearms Act 1968.
      One example of a reasonable excuse for the possession of an imitation firearm in a public place would be in connection to dog training.  More

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      BBC commentator gasps live on air as long jumper ‘goes into orbit’ after epic fail at World Athletics Championships

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      AN UNFORTUNATE long jump star caused a BBC commentator to gasp after slipping at the World Athletics Championships.Carey Mcleod, 25, slipped on the board as he looked to propel himself, sending him flying through the air head first.
      McLeod slipped as he took off on the jumpCredit: Rex
      He then flew through the air head firstCredit: Rex
      Before landing awkwardlyCredit: Rex
      The unusual incident saw the BBC commentator gasp as soon as the long jumper left the ground and was heard wincing throughout the replays.
      On a slow motion replay of Mcleod in the sand pit, the commentator said: “You can see something has really seriously hurt him there.”
      Luckily McLeod, who represents Jamaica, did not suffer any major injuries and fans were able to see the funny side when the incident was clipped up and put on social media.
      One fan said: “Man just invented a new sport. Far better than the long jump. May need a longer sandpit tho.”
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      Another said: “That man FLEW.”
      A third compared him with Manchester United goalkeeper Andre’s Onana, who nearly gave away a penalty in the club’s opening fixture against Wolves earlier this month and said: “Fantastic imitation of Onana v Wolves.”
      Another joked: “Great new sport. I could watch this all day long.”
      Another fan said: “All jumps should be done this way – superb effort.”
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      Thankfully McLeod wasn’t injuredCredit: Rex
      But the BBC commentators were concerned after the awkward landingCredit: Rex
      The commentators pointed out that these sorts of slips have become a more common occurrence recently after decision-makers decided to get rid of Plasticine on the jump board.
      The Plasticine was placed on the foul line as it would indent if a jumper fouled.
      But that was replaced in 2022 with high-tech cameras used instead to judge fouling.
      The downside of this is the fact that Plasticine also helped jumpers with grip on a failed jump, leading to less incidents like yesterday’s.
      McLeod will be disappointed with his effort, given he was one of the favourites to finish with a medal in the competition.
      His head first jump saw him lose a tie break for a bronze medal with compatriot Tajay Gayle after they both recorded a distance of 8.27m.
      Their fellow countryman Wayne Pinnock looked to be on course for gold.
      But he had to settle for silver after Greek Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou edged him by two centimetres with his final jump. More

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      Watch moment athlete is terrified by strange mascot hiding behind sofa while waiting to see if she’s qualified for final

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      THIS is the bizarre moment an athlete was terrified by a strange mascot.That’s after it popped out from behind a sofa while she waited on qualification for the World Athletics Championship 200m final.
      A World Athletics Championship star got a fright as she waited on her semi-final result
      Anthonique Strachan was surprised by a mascot hiding behind her couch
      The creepy mascot made Strachan leap from her chair
      Strachan eventually saw the funny side as she secured her spot in the 200m final
      The incident occurred as the men’s semis were delayed after two buggies crashed outside the venue.
      Anthonique Strachan faced a nervous wait on Thursday after notching the third-quickest time in heat two of the women’s semis.
      The 30-year-old Bahamian sprinter knew she had to see off competition from the final heat to secure a place in the showpiece race.
      But she was given an almighty fright as she waited for later results.
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      Taking a load off, Strachan kicked back on a couch as the third heat prepared to run.
      However, a strange figure’s head slowly emerged from behind the chair.
      And as Strachan turned around, a large furry mascot jumped up to reveal itself to her.
      Strachan yelped as she darted away from the couch as the mascot waved at her.
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      But she soon saw the funny side and quickly forgave it for the heart-stopping moment.
      It turned out Strachan had nothing to worry about in the end.
      Her time of 22.30 ended up nabbing her the last spot in the 200m final.
      But Strachan will be hoping to keep her adrenaline down by avoiding any more unwanted contact with hidden mascots. More