That is Stuart Weir’s third piece on the Silesia DL, which was held on August 25, 2024.
Brits in Silesia
The stand-out GB performances in Silesia had been within the center distance. Georgia Bell was third within the 1500 in 3:58.11, and Melissa Courtney-Bryant was fourth in 3:59.55 in a Diribe Welteji win. Bell, an Olympic medallist, stated afterward: “It was a superb race. I anticipated it to be an in depth battle, with some ladies desirous to make a degree after the Olympics. I ran one other sub-4, so I’ve to be happy. I by no means did that earlier than this season, however now I’ve carried out it 4 instances, and it could really feel like a disappointment to not do it at present. This was my 18th 1500m of the yr, which is lots, however now I’m planning on doing some 800s earlier than the season is over. The situations had been good at present. It was sizzling, however there was shade on the observe and a little bit of wind, so it was not an issue”. Revee Walcott-Nolan ran 4:00.41 for 10th place – how the instances in middle-distance have accelerated of late!
Jemma Reekie was second within the hardly ever run1000m in 2:32.56. She commented: “It was a bit slower than I anticipated, however total, it went fairly effectively. After all, everyone seems to be drained after the Olympics, and I needed to get my head again to coaching fairly shortly and aiming in direction of the top of the season and the Diamond League closing. On the Olympics, I used to be sad about my efficiency, however I’ve to maneuver ahead and be sure that it doesn’t occur once more”.
Max Burgin ran 1:43.73 for seventh in a quick 800. Jeremiah Azu ran 10.05 for 5th within the 100m. Darryl Neita was fourth within the 100m in 11.01, and Lavaia Nilsen clocked 51.02 within the 400. Each can be disenchanted, however as each have had stellar years, I’d be the final to criticize.
Cindy Sember ran 12.67 within the 100h however didn’t make the ultimate.
The following Diamond League is the Golden Gala in Rome on Friday, with Darryl Neita, Charles Dobson, Aimee Pratt, Amy Hunt, Lina Nielsen, and Revee Walcott-Nolan listed to run.
