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On a day where mistakes cost some competitors everything it has worked for, more than 20 athletes were disqualified from competition over the four day period for numerous infractions.
However, looking pass disappointment, fans had much excitement to absorb at the 2018 IAAF Indoor Track and Field Championships at Birmingham, England. The rage boiled over into many of the events.
Two of the most exciting events of the day watched Poland shock the United States (301.97) by setting a world record in the 4X400 Meter Relay with a time of (301.77). The previous record of (3.02.13), was established by the U.S in 2014. The US led all four legs of the race until Poland’s last leg (Jakub Krzewina) kicked in with a furious stride to pass Vernon Norwood on the straight away to the finish line. Three Borlee brothers and Jonathan Sacoor made up a Belgium team, who finished third (3.02.51). And Great Britain’s Andrew Pozzi came from behind to edged Jarret Eaton at the tape with a winning time of (7.46) versus (7.47) to win his first world title.
USA’s Sam Kendricks took second in the men’s Pole Vault behind winner, Renaud Lavillenie with a vault of 5.90.
The rush of excitement carried over into the men’s 60 Meter Dash as Coleman electrified the crowd by finishing with a time of 6.37, just in front of China’s Su, who enjoyed a victory in his semifinal race.
A controversial moment was reversed by the IAAF jury of Appeals in favor of US 800 Meter dash competitor Drew Windle, who finished second but was disqualified for shirt grabbing during his race. Windle was awarded the silver (147.99). Poland’s Adam Kszczot won the gold (147.47).
In the women’s pole vault Sandi Morris nail a vault of 4.95 Meters to take home the gold. Her first attempt at that height resulting in a failed vault. Despite raddling the bar on her final vault, she cleared it safely.
Other women winners were, America’s 60 Meter Hurdler Kendra Harrison, who posted a time of (7.70). Teammate Christina Manning finished second. Nadine Visser of the Netherlands took bronze after winning her semifinal heat earlier. Harrison already holds the outdoor world record.
Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi outdueled Ajee Wilson in the 800 Meters. Niyonsaba’s first attempted to pass Wilson around the 300-meter mark fail, but with a hundred meters to go, she made her move and finished strong to capture the gold.
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www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-indoor-championships
