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That’s certainly high praise, Chris! To even be mentioned in the same breath as stars like Richie Benaud or Tony Greig is a huge compliment. Tony Greig is an interesting figure, of course, got himself into some trouble when he was captain playing againstthe West Indies. Richie Benaud, in my opinion, is the greatest cricket commentators we’ve ever seen-his economy of words was masterful.

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Nope. He wasn't there.

I hope getting beaten by Monday hasn't affected his confidence

Mondo

👀 Dobson is a talent for sure.

That's correct. I made a mistake

Saturday. It’s a two-day final.

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It would have been great to see Tia. Yup, Fraser-McGurk is an exceptional talent. Australia keeps producing them.

@@SportsTalkTech yes! so was the Diamond league Final worth it? with several not being able to qualify due to Olympics workload etc...Tia's win should of been worth 12 points not 8 ...Those times outside top 2 she would of cruised to @min 3rd ...You gotta wonder after all the workload to get those points Tamari didn't bother ...i think this is where " Grand Slam track" might just hit the mark with greater incentive and paying so the Athlete's can put on a show rather than a sub standard show that was basically building to no-where..which "Diamond has failed...it was a sell out and they get that...people will get frustrated.

I only get excited about men's 100 200 400 and those numbers...9.58. 19.19 43.03 🎉

@@Chris-wj8fz good for you

I hear you.

I have to think, TH-cam doesn't want you to watch the channel 😎. I really don’t know what to tell you to be honest. I will email TH-cam to find out.

I acknowledge that my presentation of Mondo versus Warholm is somewhat pessimistic. While I enjoyed it, I also recognize that it can come off as gimmicky. To be honest, it didn’t excite me in the same way that Michael Johnson versus Donovan Bailey did, but I understand that was almost 30 years ago, and my view was influenced by youthful enthusiasm at the time. Regarding your point about bringing more attention to field events, I believe it’s possible. I can see a path where track fans consume more of the sport, especially since not everyone who follows track and field watches all the events like we do. If we’re going down the road of special or gimmicky events, a Tyreek Hill versus Noah Lyles race-or even other matchups with track athletes-would generate more buzz to expand the audience. You could even have a race featuring athletes like Kyle Walker or Cristiano Ronaldo, which would attract different audiences. If World Athletics and track event organizers can find a way to capture these new audiences and get them to follow track and field regularly, it could be a game-changer for revenue generation.

Scary times. Tebogo is ready to dominate. I want to see both at their best next season.

I think the two of them are mor evenly matched than people are giving Noah credit for. But agree that he may need to drop the double to continue to be competitive in the 200 as we gets into his 30s

It's hard to see Noah doubling come LA Olympics. It’s not impossible, but since he started, he has not gone faster than 19.5 at a major championship. I would like to see Noah skip the 100m next year and we get a proper 200m with him and Tebogo. This is unlikely to happen, though.

@@SportsTalkTech He loves the "World's fastest man" moniker and won't just give that up. I don't see him even thinking about dropping the 100m until after Worlds next year. I think he can improve in the 200 only because I've heard there has been some neglect to it in training to improve in the 100m as he didn't think he had a rival in the 200....he knows better now

Yup. The landscape has changed. He has some rethinking to do, but it’s great for the sport, and Lyles loves the competition, so I expect him to adjust and respond.

😆 I am happy you liked it. If it helps grow the sport then I am all for it.

It's been a crucial year for her. She's learning lots of lessons this season, including the Olympic final and travel around Europe… You have to think that if she can consistently run low 10.80s and approaching 10.70s next season, a podium run is in play.

@@SportsTalkTech given sum of the reception from the pro's @10.7's is not if its a case of when ! i just hope next week the point is to finish on a high! thas why in saying the 200m next year @10.7's as raw as Tia is will be a given .Twins will respond to the extra work ethic given the pay day at stake...but surely finishing off the year @best will indicate her rise to being top 10 athlete.

@@SportsTalkTech Twins have been upgraded to a joint contract US $10million shoe Deal with Nike! Here we Go!

That’s great news!

I agree it will come and if they double then they could live in the 10.7s.

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There is so much upside with Tebogo. I honestly want to see the 200m/400m double.

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And with no training for 100 m

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Yup. Your thoughts? Is it what the sport needs?

​@@SportsTalkTechThe 10.37 for a non-sprinter puts the diffetences between men and women in perspective. But, then again, WOMEN'S (XX) sports shouldn't have to worry about men.

What are your thoughts on the Grand Slam Track League? Do you think it will ultimately force the Diamond League to change its format or even increase the prize money? I’m not sure yet-I’ll have to wait until everything unfolds and all the athletes are signed on. But I wonder if they’ll start to poach some of the biggest stars, which could potentially weaken the Diamond League. Some Diamond League meets rely heavily on attracting big-name athletes, and if those athletes start choosing the Grand Slam instead, how will that affect the Diamond League? Personally, I’m generally in favor of more decentralization, with more high-profile meets. We have a lot of meets at the lower end of the spectrum that give athletes opportunities to compete, but they don’t necessarily offer the same media exposure and financial reward. More high-profile meets could potentially change the sport. But I do wonder if this could also cannibalize efforts to put on really top-class meets. I don’t know, I’m just going to wait and see. What do you think?

@@SportsTalkTech ye not sure if you received my reply but with the concept of "Grand slam track" combining the 100 and 200 together will attract a bigger set of athlete's including College ones going pro sooner than not with 100k winner of each event over 4x a year! plus the bonus is a base salary for all 48 athletes...So i think the Diamond will work around the calendar and also increase prize money....plus Athlete's profile will increase with the bigger exposure and will suit the fast tracking of junior's n mid range senior athlete's who otherise would not get the exposure.

It's going to be interesting. I think you're right that we might see an uptick in athletes going pro, assuming they can secure a lane. As for the Diamond League, compensation is likely to go up, or they could also reduce the number of meets associated with the league to pay more. The real challenge is how they sell the TV/streaming rights-that’s where the real money is. That is still an issue for the Diamond League, and I suspect the Grand Slam Track League will struggle here, at least in the initial years. You need big sponsorships, but sponsors need to see a return on their investment. The Diamond League doesn’t really have an issue with stadium crowds, and even some of the meets on the Continental Tour attract large audiences. To grow the sport, you need TV revenue, and that’s a challenge for sports in general. Track and field, in particular, has a bigger problem in this area. I hope the Grand Slam Track League works, but they need the biggest stars to convert their fans into spenders.

@@SportsTalkTech ok so in short Michael has confirmed the massive backing he has and Ato has come out and talk bout the media rights and how his network could be the front runner! Michael appears to be super confident bout the networks commin to the party!

I hope it does. The sport is too good to be left behind.

I wouldn’t say the Jamaica Juniors underperformed. There are athletes who could have done better and have performed better in the past, but this is a late season for some of them. It’s difficult to be in peak condition at this time of the year, especially for high school athletes who compete within the Jamaican system. Athletes from other countries also face similar challenges. As a result, you might not see the very best performances, but some top-class athletes still manage to perform at their best. So, I’m not entirely sure it’s something to put much stock into. While it’s always good for juniors to perform well at a major championship, it doesn’t necessarily determine their future. If there’s talent, it’s about whether they can push forward and, in the right environment, develop into a professional.

Raw talent there

no.. more funding is needed at grass roots to get the AFL talent pool they are the fastest Athletes and the strongest.

I expect Alfred to consistently run around 10.7 seconds and get closer to sub-10.7 next year. If she continues to improve in the 200m, she could consistently achieve times in the 10.6 range. I suspect Richardson will be in a similar time range. I don’t think Alfred or anyone else (e.g., Jackson) will be much faster than Richardson, and the differences will likely be marginal. It might come down to race execution. The Olympic champion should start favorite.

Coach Flo would be a great for sure.

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I am not sure. If you're in the US, it's on Peacook, and NBC Sports has some of the races on their TH-cam channel.

It was on BBC yesterday.

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@@QuamfyMarc in aus, have to pay big money for the premier league, now looks like also diamond league

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Do you think she should skip indoors next season?

Skip everything. And concentrate of the 400m H and open. But she won't. Sydney is very clever.she runs only.when it matters.

I hear you.

​@@fender1000100 She loves competing also Relays for the Netherlands. So as long Netherlands is able to fight for Gold, Silver etc. She will do so. She like it. Doing both 400mh + 400m at Worlds is impossable. But yeah she could do few 400m outdoors next year. Focus might on 400mh to get constant sub52s and few sub51s. Indoors try to break her WR to sub49s.

I agree. It’s extremely difficult to reach that 19.19 unless conditions are nearly perfect-like having almost a 2.0 meter per second wind on a great night for sprinting. No one is breaking Usain Bolt’s 200-meter record running rounds. It’s just too far out there. While I like Tebogo, I don’t think he has the necessary speed to get there. I appreciate his edurance especially with his capacity to run the 400 meters, and I’ve been saying for a while that he should focus more on the 200/400m. But to reach that type of speed and then maintain it is something I’m not seeing yet. I agree that you’d need to run a blistering curve, which Tebogo might be capable of, but everything would have to align perfectly for WR to happen. I don’t think people truly grasp how outrageous Bolt’s time is. I’m not sure we’ll see it broken in our lifetime. When that times come the 200m will likely go before the 100m.

You obviously never heard of Michael Johnson or Noah Lyles then. 24 is the peak for some. Its just getting started for others.

Gout Gout runs 10.20 in Peru (16 y)

Aussie/sth Sudanese imagine 2028 and 2032 🎉

I like the Windies vibe cricket 🏏

It's definitely a totally different sport when you compare athletes from the previous era.

@SportsTalkTech imagine if those guys back in the day (especially El Guerrouj) had this kinda (mental?) aid/tech...

Yes, it’s likely 3:25.20 for El Guerrouj. That’s why we need to judge these times a bit differently. With the advancements in shoes, track surfaces, sports science, and the introduction of wave light technology, these improvements have significantly impacted performance.

Hi 👋 in 1960 herb Elliot from Australia won mile at ŕome and ran up sand dunes in training..he said that he had the mental game from that prep no need to hire a shrink

Are you thinking it’s more severe than they are letting on?

@@SportsTalkTech i think she had to take a step back after everything was very promising ...and now stating she is in rehab seemed to be a bit flat...many are wondering if LSU did not do their homework on her history given her first year was not ideal...But Pro world is knocking ..and i would say 3rd party has offered advice on break out year.

I take your point, and I understand, especially given this past season. We were all expecting Brianna to push for an Olympic spot, the program was supposedly designed for her to excel at the Jamaica National Championships and beyond. But things didn’t go as planned, and she had to end the season early. Honestly, I’m not too worried about it. These things happen-growing pains, injuries, adjustments. I think she adapted well to LSU, despite the challenges. Her best years are still ahead of her. If injuries persist into the next season, that might warrant a different approach, but I believe she still has a promising career ahead. She’s incredibly talented, and LSU has a very good coach. I understand the temptation to go pro, but I don’t think staying in college was a bad decision at all. A lot of athletes turn pro too early and face their own challenges. I think she’s on the right path, and as long as she stays healthy, she’ll live up to her potential.

@@SportsTalkTech yes agreed / watch is on how LSU approach the worlds in 2025..if theirs a genuine shift in attitude less is more approach. ..within the strict policy points are the bread and butter.

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That’s the thing, different race without pacers and wave light.

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@@SportsTalkTech Brisbane 1932 being discussed big time trying to learn from paris

I mean 2032

Yeah? What does the cost projections look like?

@@SportsTalkTech tha debate is whether to renovate existing venues or build new infrastructure

Happy birthday!🎉🎁🎂 I hope you had a great time!

I agree-a fit Noah would have been much closer, and anything could have happened. But Tebogo looked like he had sub-19.4 in those legs in Paris. Going forward,Lyles has some big decisions to make as he gets older, especially if he wants to continue winning those 200m races.

🙏🏾 I appreciate your kind words.

🙏🏾 I hope you are well.

I take your point, and it highlights a larger issue with video technology in sports. In many sports, like track and field, tennis with line calls, or cricket with LBW decisions, the use of video technology often comes down to more than just determining whether something happened accurately. With more sophisticated cameras, you can separate events using frames per second, and in cases like semi-automated offside technology, you can track a player’s position relative to the ball when it’s kicked. However, the question arises: what appreciable advantage are we gaining, especially if it’s something the naked eye can’t easily determine? This touches on the balance between striving for absolute accuracy and maintaining what is fundamentally reasonable in sport. It’s not just about football; it applies to many other sports where technological advancements are increasingly used to make calls on things like offside, takeoff fouls, or whether a ball is out of bounds. The challenge is finding a reasonable endpoint, as we’ve seen with the ongoing debate over what truly constitutes offside and how much leeway should be given. We’ll have to wait and see how this evolves.

@@SportsTalkTech I think that at some stage the offside rule and what determines offside is going to have to change. Simply because, when the rule was introduced, the spirit of the ruling would have been to prevent an attacker from gaining a clear advantage and, of course, would have based that rule upon human judgement when making that call. No one had a crystal ball to see that in the future the rule would come to these minute judgements. I feel that these technologies, although adhering to the offside rule in a literal sense, go against the spirit of the rule when it comes to gaining a clear advantage, and so, if football wants to maintain the ideal of why the rule was put in place, then a major overhaul of the rule needs to be addressed. Thought I would add an edit here that needs to be taken into consideration. Why have we come to this? Because of modern tv technology in the first place. Because it was focusing on marginal mistakes by officials that would not have been spotted 20 or 30 years ago. So its been a dripping tap of focus on how bad the officials are, after the fact, using modern technology that left footballs ruling body with no choice but the find a solution.

FIFA uses 12 dedicated tracking cameras for semi-automated offside technology. I believe UEFA has something slightly different. As for the English Premier League implementing it this year, I’m not sure what they’ll be doing. I haven’t checked to see who their technology partner is, as I think the specifics of semi-automated technology can vary depending on the provider.