Whatever happens during the rest of Danny Talbot’s career he will always remember the moment he matched Wayde van Niekerk stride for stride down the home straight of the London Stadium – and set a 200m personal best in the process. Makwala was withdrawn by the IAAF medical advisers because he was throwing up in the call room – and he surely must be a major doubt to face Van Niekerk in tonight’s 400m final. However, he was not allowed to conserve energy for the 400m final owing to a sparky run by Talbot, who smiled at his friend as they crossed the line together at the same time. To see someone like that do so well inspires you.”He added: “He’s a great guy, a great athlete and it’s great to be on the track with these guys but at the same time you want to beat them. Hopefully I can do that.”Mitchell-Blake, who was born a short walk from the London Stadium, was also talking up his chances after his heat.

Source: The Guardian August 07, 2017 20:53 UTC