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CNA
2 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Singapore open water team finishes 14th, calls it "good indicator" ahead of SEA Games
Singapore's open water swimming team says the World Aquatics Championships have served as a good indicator of where it stands. The team concluded its campaign with a 14th place finish in the 4 x 1,500m relay on Sunday morning at Sentosa. It's a result the team is proud of, especially with the relative youth of the team's swimmers; Singapore finished 18th the last time it competed in the relay event, during the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest. Team Singapore is also taking part in December's Southeast Asian Games, where open water swimming will make a comeback for the first time since 2019. Nadine Yeam with more.
CNA
2 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Airport Police trialling rideable, autonomous robot at Terminal 4
Singapore's open water swimming team says the World Aquatics Championships has served as a good indicator of where it stands. The team concluded its campaign with a 14th-placed finish in the 4x1,500m relay on Sunday morning at Sentosa. It's a result the team is proud of, especially considering the relative youth of its swimmers. Singapore finished 18th the last time it competed in the relay event, during the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest. Team Singapore is also taking part in December's SEA Games, where open water swimming will make a comeback for the first time since 2019. Nadine Yeam with more.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
28-year gold medal wait affected 4x400m team
Roger Black says the 28-year wait for the Great Britain's men's 4x400m relay squad to get their gold medals from the 1997 World Athletics Championships "affected" the team but it was "special" to finally receive them. Black, Iwan Thomas, Jamie Baulch and Mark Richardson - plus Mark Hylton, who ran in the heats - finished second to the USA at the event, which was held in Athens. The Americans were later stripped of the title as a result of an anti-doping violation by team member Antonio Pettigrew and the British line-up were upgraded to world champions. "It was definitely a moment taken away from us and it definitely affected us," Black - who also won gold in the 4x400m relay at the 1991 World Championships - told BBC Radio 5 Live. "I can certainly say it particularly affected Jamie, Ewan and Mark, and I know that, and me. For them, it was that they hadn't had that moment. I had had it six years earlier." Englishmen Black, Richardson and Hylton plus Welsh duo Thomas and Baulch were belatedly presented with their gold medals at Saturday's Diamond League meeting at a sold-out London Stadium. "It's been hanging over us for a very, very long time. I mean, 28 years is a long time so yesterday really completed it. It was great," added Black. "In some ways, it was more special because we were there with our families and our kids, who obviously weren't born back then. "I think Jamie had a baby then but we were able to share it with our families and you don't get to do that, do you? "Also, more importantly, we shared it with 60,000 British fans in there and a lot of them supported us back in the day. "I think pulling that together, it was actually a surprisingly emotional moment and we loved it. It was really special." Cherry Alexander, UK Athletics' strategic lead for major events, said: "We're proud to be able to give these athletes their moment in front of a home crowd. "It's a chance to recognise not just their talent, but the values they stood for. This medal means even more because of how long they've waited for it."
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
British men collect world relay golds 28 years late from disqualified US team
Britain's men's 4x400m relay team were presented with their gold medals from the 1997 world championships at London's Diamond League meeting on Saturday having been elevated from silver after the belated disqualification of the US team. The US were stripped of the title won in Athens when Antonio Pettigrew confessed in 2008 to doping between 1997 and 2003. The US also lost their 2000 Olympic title. A laborious process of investigation, appeal and reallocation followed, culminating in Saturday's presentation by World Athletics president Seb Coe to Roger Black, Iwan Thomas, Jamie Baulch, Mark Richardson and Mark Hylton (who ran in the heats). The former athletes were giving a rousing welcome by the 60,000 sellout crowd, who then stood for a very belated national anthem. 'We're proud to be able to give these athletes their moment in front of a home crowd. It's a chance to recognise not just their talent, but the values they stood for. This medal means even more because of how long they've waited for it,' said Cherry Alexander, UK Athletics' strategic lead for major events. Pettigrew was found dead at the age of 42 in 2010 in his locked car in the United States, with an autopsy report saying he died by suicide after an overdose. Earlier on Saturday, the British government confirmed its support for bids to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, last held in London in 2017 in a regularly sold-out Olympic Stadium. 'Bringing the World Athletics Championships to the UK would be a moment of great national pride, building on our global reputation for hosting memorable sporting events that showcase the very best talent,' prime minister Keir Starmer said in a statement. 'Hosting these championships would not only unlock opportunities for UK athletes but it would inspire the next generation to get involved and pursue their ambitions.' The UK will also bid for the 2029 World Para Athletics championships, with a plan to hold events outside London.
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
British men collect world relay golds 28 years late from disqualified US team
Britain's men's 4x400m relay team were presented with their gold medals from the 1997 world championships at London's Diamond League meeting on Saturday having been elevated from silver after the belated disqualification of the US team. The US were stripped of the title won in Athens when Antonio Pettigrew confessed in 2008 to doping between 1997 and 2003. The US also lost their 2000 Olympic title. A laborious process of investigation, appeal and reallocation followed, culminating in Saturday's presentation by World Athletics president Seb Coe to Roger Black, Iwan Thomas, Jamie Baulch, Mark Richardson and Mark Hylton (who ran in the heats). The former athletes were giving a rousing welcome by the 60,000 sellout crowd, who then stood for a very belated national anthem. 'We're proud to be able to give these athletes their moment in front of a home crowd. It's a chance to recognise not just their talent, but the values they stood for. This medal means even more because of how long they've waited for it,' said Cherry Alexander, UK Athletics' strategic lead for major events. Pettigrew was found dead at the age of 42 in 2010 in his locked car in the United States, with an autopsy report saying he died by suicide after an overdose. Earlier on Saturday, the British government confirmed its support for bids to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, last held in London in 2017 in a regularly sold-out Olympic Stadium. 'Bringing the World Athletics Championships to the UK would be a moment of great national pride, building on our global reputation for hosting memorable sporting events that showcase the very best talent,' Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement. 'Hosting these championships would not only unlock opportunities for UK athletes but it would inspire the next generation to get involved and pursue their ambitions. The UK will also bid for the 2029 World Para Athletics championships, with a plan to hold events outside London.
