That is a message to the iaaf, to say i am fit and healthy. Even his rival could only watch and applaud. What a run that was, under the most testing circumstances, after everything he has been through. Isaac makwala is through to the semi finals. Which meant barely two hours later, he was back. The new Fan Favourite but if makwala was tired, he didnt show it. From the inside lane, he summoned his strength, and charged into the final. Commentator what a performance from Isaac Makwala afterwards, he thanked the authorities for his chance, but said it was the crowd that inspired him. I wish to thank the iaaf to give me another chance, the crowd is so amazing. They led me to believe, i just want to thank this crowd. Its so amazing. And so a man who couldnt even visit the stadium this morning could tomorrow be its champion. What began as a personal nightmare, just might have the fairy tale ending. What a story would be if he could win that 200 meters final tomorrow. Among his rivals will be
netherlands runner has stormed to victory in the 400 metre hurdles. the medallist brands back after a costly fall in saturdays relay final to secure her first ever world title. ball was favourite in the absence of the champion and she did not disappoint winning in 51.7 seconds. there is a new men s 400 metre world champion antonio watson ofjamaica who had never gone under 45 seconds before. did not look to be in contention until the last 100 metres until he found an extra yet to go past hudson smith. and it was a great day for jamaica fans in the crowd. daniel williams winning gold in the women s100 metre hurdles in a loaded field. the jamaican sprung a surprise from the inside lane. eight years after she last claimed world victory in beijing in 2015. an olympic