France's triple European sprint champion Christophe Lemaitre has said that he expects to compete in five outdoor meetings ahead of the defence of his titles at this summer's European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, which will be held … [Read more...]
Holmen takes Marathon title
August 12, 2002 By Leave a Comment
Day 6's events consisted of the Men's Marathon, 800m and 5000m Final, as well as the Women's 1500m finals. Janne Holmen of Finland recorded one of the major shocks of the Championships, when he ran away from the rest of the field to win … [Read more...]
Guida strikes Marathon Gold
August 11, 2002 By Leave a Comment
Day 5's events consisted of the Women's Marathon and 5000m Final, as well as the Men's 800m semi-finals. Marathon Women Winner Maria Guida Italy Time 2:26.05 At the age of 36, Maria Guida of Italy, labelled this event as her last chance … [Read more...]
Day 4 – Munich 2002
August 10, 2002 By Leave a Comment
Day 4's events consisted of the Men's 800m and Women's 1500m heats Below is a 'capping' of the Men's 800m and Women's 1500m heats. … [Read more...]
Baala and Ceplak triumph
August 9, 2002 By Leave a Comment
Day 3's main events were the Men's 1500m and the Women's 800m finals 1500m Men Winner Mehdi Baala France Time 3:45.25 In a 'slow' run race Mehdi Baala emerged victorious after a photo-finish with Spain's Reyes Estevez. The race was … [Read more...]
Martinez takes Gold
August 8, 2002 By Leave a Comment
Day 2's main event was the Men's 10000m and this saw the welcome return to form of Germany's Dieter Baumann. The event was won by Spain's Jose Martinez. 10000m Men Winner Jose Manuel Martinez Spain Time 27:47.65 Jose Manuel Martinez of … [Read more...]
Radcliffe sets new 10000m record
August 7, 2002 By Leave a Comment
Day 1's main event was the incredible performance delivered by Paula Radcliffe of Britain in the Women's 10000m, where she set a new European Record. Leading from the offset, Paula Radcliffe set a punishing pace in pulsating rain at the … [Read more...]
