{"id":1945,"date":"2013-07-30T20:27:07","date_gmt":"2013-07-31T03:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trackchill.com\/?p=1945"},"modified":"2013-07-30T20:31:12","modified_gmt":"2013-07-31T03:31:12","slug":"worlds-preview-moscow-sprints-hurdles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/trackchill.com\/?p=1945","title":{"rendered":"Worlds Preview – Sprints & Hurdles"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Brianna<\/a>The preliminaries are done and now it’s time for the main event! The World Championships are about ready to begin and it’s crystal ball time. Although I’m not sure how well a crystal ball is going to work for this meet with so few sure things heading into Moscow.<\/p>\n

But this is the fun part, so I have to give it a try. I’ll start with the sprints, hurdles and relays – the speed events. Of all the events these are generally the least predictable as the margin for error is small and this time around we’re dealing with a lot of unknown entities as a lot of top talent is missing for various reasons.<\/p>\n

For example, missing from last year’s Olympic men’s 100 final are Yohan Blake, Tyson Gay, Ryan Bailey and Asafa Powell – to injury and suspensions. That’s half the final and takes out 3 of the 4 fastest men in history! Injuries also took away potential finalists Walter Dix, Bryshon Nellum, Michael Frater, Liu Xiang, Sanya Richards Ross and have hampered Carmelita Jeter & Aires Merritt – and these are just the headline names.<\/p>\n

The speed events have taken some hits this year, but at the same time a lot of new talent has come to the fore – especially among the women. Brianna Rollins, English Gardner, Delilah Mohammed, Blessing Okagbare, and James Desoulu, are just a few of the\u00a0 “new” challengers headed to Moscow.<\/p>\n

What does it all mean?<\/p>\n

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Men’s 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The most decimated event of the meet. We’ve lost two 9.6’s and a 9.7. The question here is who steps up for bronze.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Usain Bolt<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Justin Gatlin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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James Dasoulu<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Men’s 200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Will someone other than a Jamaican step up? Bolt in a runaway, but there is room on the podium for someone that is hungry!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Usain Bolt<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Warren Weir<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jason Young<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Men’s 400<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The best head to head matchup on the track. First man to 300 meters wins. Will it be speed or power than takes this one? Remember MJ v Butch?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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LaShawn Merritt<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kirani James<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tony McQuay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Women’s 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

It\u2019s time for new blood at the top, and after watching Blessing part the field twice in London she has my blessing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Blessing Okagbare<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shelley Ann Fraser<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Carmelita Jeter<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Women’s 200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

This is Felix\u2019 event to lose and has been for a decade. Ahoure runs the type of turn that can defeat her. Will she do it in Moscow?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Allyson Felix<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Murielle Ahoure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Blessing Okagbare<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Women’s 400<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Montsho has become the one to beat this year. The question as always is how the Russians perform. This time they\u2019ll be at home!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Amantle Montsho<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Antonina Krivoshapka<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Francena McCorory<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Men’s 110 Hurdles<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Flip a coin, it\u2019s that close right now. I\u2019m betting that the WR holder is healthy and sharp.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Aries Merritt<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Orlando Ortega<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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David Oliver<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Men’s 400 Hurdles<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Consistency is the trademark of a long hurdle champion. Tinsley has been the most consistent hurdler this year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Michael Tinsley<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Javier Culson<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bershawn Jackson<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Women’s 100 Hurdles<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Can we get a WR in this event? Rollins has been rolling all year. Can she get one of the sport\u2019s greatest ever accomplishments in Moscow?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Brianna Rollins<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nia Ali<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Queen Harrison<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Women’s 400 Hurdles<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hejnova is also on a roll this year. And like Rollins, no one appears ready to get between her and gold. Fifty Two what?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Zuzana Hejnova<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Georganne Moline<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Perry S-Drayton<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Men’s 4×1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

With studs missing moving the stick becomes more important. The US\u2019s first effort was faster than last year\u2019s opener.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Unites States<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jamaica<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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France<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Men’s 4×4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The US is just deeper in the 400 than the rest of the world.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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United States<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bahamas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Great Britain<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Women’s 4×1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

United States is deepest on the clock and had TWO squads at 41.7 in the same meet \u2013 that\u2019s Jamaica\u2019s NR.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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United States<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jamaica<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ukraine<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Women’s 4×4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Russia is at home, but the US has Felix. Can Felix put the squad far enough in front to hold off a charge?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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United States<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Russia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jamaica<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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