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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rizzo claims huge scalp at venue of world aths titles
In-form sprinter Bree Rizzo has headlined a big day for Australian athletics in Tokyo, beating American star Sha'Carri Richardson to take out the 100m. A month after claiming the Stawell Gift off scratch, Rizzo was among six Australian wins, three meet records and seven podium finishes at the Seiko grand prix. It was held at the National Stadium, which will host September's world championships. Rizzo, who also finished third last month behind Torrie Lewis in the 100m at the Australian championships, clocked 11.38 seconds to win the 100m in Tokyo , with Richardson finishing fourth. Just over a year ago, Lewis beat Richardson at a Diamond League meeting in China. A 16-athlete Australian team made itself at home in Tokyo ahead of the worlds, with Georgia Griffith also posting the fastest outdoor time of the year in the women's 1500m. Griffith clocked four minutes 01.10 seconds to also break the 10-year meeting record held by Ethiopian great Gudaf Tsegay. The Australian won by five seconds, with compatriot Sarah Billings taking third place. Rose Davies and Jude Thomas dominated the 3000m events, also breaking the meet records. Davies' 8:42.38 gave her the women's race by nearly six seconds, and Thomas improved to 10th on the all-time Australian men's list with his 7:39.69 win. Reece Holder won the men's 400m in 44.76 seconds, and Liam Adcock's last jump of 8.20m won him the long jump.
NHK
13-05-2025
- Sport
- NHK
May Tournament Day 2 - GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 12th, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Irish Times
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley play starring roles as Ireland qualify for World Championships on the double
With two out of three missions accomplished, there were plenty of smiles and high fives among the Irish teams competing at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China . Still, there was a nagging sense of what might have been. The event was primarily about qualification for the World Championships in Tokyo in September. Guangzhou presented two opportunities on that front. The Irish mixed 4x400m quartet were first to book their Tokyo ticket after nailing the runner-up spot in Saturday's first qualification round, before the women's 4x400m joined them on Sunday by winning their second qualification round. Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley played an instrumental role in both teams, proving once again just how indispensable they are to Irish relay prospects right now. Running the second and anchor legs respectively, they clearly made the difference. Mawdsley produced the fastest split in their second qualification round of the women's 4x400m with her 50.01 seconds. READ MORE Ireland won in 3:24.69 ahead of Australia (3:27.31) and Switzerland (3:32.37). Adeleke clocked 50.38, with Sophie Becker taking the first leg (51.41) and Rachel McCann the third (52.89). The men's 4x400m were also in Guangzhou chasing Tokyo qualification. However, after finishing sixth in their first-round heat on Saturday, they also fell short with their second chance on Sunday. The quartet of Conor Kelly, Cillín Greene, Chris O'Donnell and Jack Raftery finished eighth in the latter run. Adeleke was satisfied with her trip to China: 'I think we have solidified ourselves as one of the best relays in the world and we're just continuing that on,' the 22-year-old said after the women's 4x400m. 'We're building, especially me. I'm building every race and getting back into shape and I'm really excited to see what this season holds for all of us, individually and as a team.' Sharlene Mawdsley produced the fastest split in the second qualification round of the women's 4x400m. Photograph: Tocko Mackic/Inpho On Saturday, Adeleke and Mawdsley focused on the mixed 4x400m heat. Adeleke raced a little more conservatively than usual, but their second-place finish – Mawdsley kicking past Poland's former European champion Justyna Swiety-Ersetic on the last leg – earned them Tokyo qualification and a place in Sunday's final. 'I was actually quite happy I got the baton in third, I had something to work towards,' Mawdsley said after that race. 'Top two was auto Q and I ticked the box and I was put in such a great position. I was delighted to overtake on the bend and hold on to second.' The top 14 teams across all events booked their places in Tokyo. This was broken down to the eight finalists plus the top three from the two heats in the second qualifying round. [ Sam Mulroy's storybook second half sees Louth win Leinster for the first time since 1957 Opens in new window ] [ Ireland's relay stars part of an 'overnight' success story stretching back to Ronnie Delany in the 1950s Opens in new window ] With the Irish mixed quartet already assured of their Tokyo place, Adeleke and Mawdsley came into the women's 4x400m to boost their qualification prospects. In their absence, Ireland started with a weakened team for Sunday's final of the mixed 4x400m relay. The quartet of Raftery, Phil Healy, Aaron Keane and Lauren Cadden finished eighth of the eight finalists, clocking 3:19.64. USA won gold in a World Relays championship record of 3:09.54. Raftery was back on the track an hour after running the men's 4x400m second round heat, but he still managed an impressive split of 45.89 seconds. Healy briefly moved the team up to sixth, but Keane (46.97) and Cadden (53.16) lost some ground on the closing two legs. Ireland's Rachel McCann, Sophie Becker, Sharlene Mawdsley and Rhasidat Adeleke finished ahead of Australia and Switzerland in the second qualifying round at the World Athletics Relays. Photograph: Tocko Mackic/Inpho Had either Adeleke or Mawdsley been able to focus on that final, there was clear potential for a medal. The Irish record of 3:09.92, clocked when winning European gold in Rome last June, would have been good enough for silver here. The girls put me in a great position and I love to chase — Sharlene Mawdsley At last year's event in the Bahamas, the mixed quartet that included Adeleke and Mawdsley won bronze, where Adeleke's split time of 48.45 seconds was the fastest ever recorded at the World Relays. Ireland also just missed an Olympic bronze medal in Paris, clocking 3:19.90 when finishing fourth in the women's 4x400m. That sort of time would easily have won the gold medal here, with Spain the surprise winners in 3:24.14 ahead of the USA (3:24.72). After a rainy night on Saturday, conditions inside the Guangdong Stadium were more favourable on Sunday. Mawdsley hadn't raced since sustaining a hamstring injury during the European Indoors back in March. 'The girls put me in a great position and I love to chase,' Mawdsley said after the women's 4x400m, where she passed Australia's Alanah Yukich in the last 150m. 'It's all about learning and looking forward to the rest of the summer.' Tokyo will be a different prospect in both the mixed and women's 4x400m, but the two Irish teams will be there. Mission accomplished.
Irish Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Ireland women's 4x400m relay team seal World Championships qualification in Guangzhou
The addition of Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley helped ensure the Ireland women's 4x400m relay team sealed the deal on day two of the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, winning their second-round qualifying heat in thrilling fashion. It was their second chance to secure automatic qualification for the World Championships in Tokyo in September; Adeleke and Mawdsley switching over from the mixed 4x400m heat on Saturday, where Ireland's second-place finish earned their Tokyo spot. After a rainy night on Saturday, conditions inside the Guangdong Olympic Stadium were more favourable to fast relay running, and the Irish quartet took full advantage, Mawdsley running another stunning anchor leg to get past Australia's Alanah Yukich in the last 150m, Ireland winning in 3:24.69. How a winning preperformance at the World Relays looks👇 💥BECKER 51.41 💥ADELEKE 50.38 💥MCCANN 52.89 💥MAWDSLEY 50.01 It was never in doubt😎💚 — Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) Mawdsley's 400m split of 50.01 seconds was the fastest of the heat. Australia finished second in 3:27.31 and Switzerland third in 3:32.37. Adeleke clocked 50.38 in her second leg. READ MORE It was a call to arms, so to speak. Adeleke and Mawdsley both concentrating on the mixed relay on Saturday, before the women's 4x400m finished third in their first round heat, thus needing Sunday's second chance to qualify. There were two second round qualifying heats on Sunday, the top three in each also booking their Tokyo ticket. The Ireland team featured three of the quartet that finished fourth in the Paris Olympics last summer. Rachel McCann replaced Phil Healy, who also ran in Saturday's heats, while Lauren Cadden also made way as Adeleke and Mawdsley came back on board. 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄💥 A second relay team have qualified for the World Champs with the women's 4x400m punching their ticket to Tokyo 25🙌 ⏱️1st in 3:24.69WQ 👏 Full result: — Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) Sophie Becker led off again, running an excellent leg that saw Ireland reach the first exchange alongside Australia. Adeleke them moved them in front on the second leg, and McCann maintained that spot until passed by Australia's Jemma Pollard down the homestretch. Mawdsley took over the baton in second but never panicked, biding her time before kicking hard around the final bend, Ireland pulling away to win. The fancied Jamaican women's team did not start, which meant only five teams lined up: China, Switzerland, Australia, Ireland and Zambia. Given the increase in relay events, the mixed 4x100m being a new addition this year, teams can now swap an unlimited number of athletes between rounds. Not to be for the men's 4x400m team in Guangzhou, but this is just the start of their journey📈 ⏱️7th in 3:04.42✅ 👏 Full result: — Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) The Irish men's 4x400m quartet also had another chance at World Championship qualification, going in the second of their second-round qualifying heats. However, their seventh-place finish left them some distance off despite chasing hard the entire way. With 17-year-old Conor Kelly on the first leg, his split 46.40 seconds, Ireland reached the first changeover in eighth. Cillín Greene ran an excellent 45.91 on the second leg, passing Germany to move to seventh. Chris O'Donnell held the position with a 46.23 before Jack Raftery produced a storming first 200m on the final leg. Despite clocking 45.88, Ireland couldn't improve on seventh, finishing in 3:04.42. The USA took the win in 2:58.68. The remaining Irish interest will be in the mixed 4x400m final at 2.03pm Irish time.
Irish Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Sharlene Mawdsley anchor leg helps Ireland seal mixed relay World Championships qualification
With perhaps a little more fuss and some fury the Irish mixed 4x400m relay finished second in their heat on day one of the World Athletics Relays. Sharlene Mawdsley produced another sterling anchor leg to help secure their automatic qualification for the World Championships in Tokyo in September. On a rainy night at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, China, securing qualification for Tokyo was the priority of the Irish mixed quartet, who will now contest Sunday's final with medals and prize money on the line. The team included three members of the quartet that won bronze in last year's World Relays in the Bahamas, Rhasidat Adeleke once again producing a brilliant run on the second leg, the 22-year-old moving Ireland from fourth to second behind the USA. READ MORE They've done it!! 💥 Tokyo World Championship qualification secured & straight through to tomorrow's final🙌 ⏱️Second place in 3:12.56WQ Full result: — Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) Cillín Greene lost a little ground on the third leg, Ireland left chasing the USA and Poland, Germany also close in fourth, before Mawdsley once again proved her value to the team, moving into second around the final bend to get past Poland and ensure the second-place finish. The USA won in 3:11.37, ahead of Ireland's 3:12.56, Poland third in 3:12.70. After a midafternoon downpour, the rain had eased off by the time the relay heats got under way. With 17-year-old Conor Kelly running the first leg – his senior outdoor debut – Ireland were always in contention, Adeleke taking up the baton in a close fourth although the changeover wasn't the smoothest. Guangzhou presented two chances of Tokyo qualification. After a re-draw of the heats on Friday night, the top two in each of the mixed heats were automatic, plus the two best-placed teams thereafter. The remaining teams go through to the repechage round on Sunday, where the top two in each of the three heats will also qualify for Tokyo. After the top 14 teams are known, the remaining two places in each event for Tokyo will be awarded based on top lists during the qualification period. 🗣️ 'We've qualified for Tokyo, that's what we came here for.' Hear from our Mixed 4x400m Relay team after they finished second in their heat and qualified for the World Championships in Guangzhou! 🙌 — Athletics Ireland (@irishathletics) The mixed relay was the first of three Irish teams in action on day one in Guangzhou, and started heat two ranked third fastest of the seven starting teams. Ireland's 3:09.92, set in winning European gold in Rome last June, only marginally slower that Poland (3:09.87). The USA topped the list with 3:07.41. Mawdsley called on all her experience in racing past Poland's Justyna Swiety Ersetic on the last leg, and it's likely Ireland will start with a different line-up in Sunday's final. Belgium won the first heat in 3:11.83, with Team GB winning the third heat in 3:13.28. Ireland's 3:12.56 ranks them fourth of the eight finalists. The women's 4x400m and men's 4x400m are also in action this afternoon, taking to the track at 1.53pm and 2.23pm respectively.
