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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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- Yahoo
More than 600 to race at Viking Longboat contest
First held in 1963, the championships are seen as a key event in the Manx calendar [Jimmy Lee] More than 600 people are preparing to compete at the 62nd annual Viking Longboat World Championships in the west of the Isle of Man. The contest will see 62 crews of 10 people row authentic longboats in a 1,312ft (400m) sprint in Peel Bay on Saturday. Advertisement Championship secretary Jimmy Lee said it was a "very Manx" competition that took place in "one of the Manxest places you'll find". He said most teams "go out for a laugh in the race against the clock", which was "an all out five-minute row" for those in the boats. Teams in the 2025 competition included one group called the Greeba Goats and another made up of members of the Manx Parliament of Tynwald. Meanwhile, the Whitehouse Odin's Vikings will celebrate their 50th anniversary of taking part, with two members from the original 1975 crew still involved and another who rowed in the first competition. A total of 62 crews are set to compete in the 2025 event [Jimmy Lee] Every crew member in the event is required to row using an 11ft (3.3m) oar and each team must complete at least two practice runs in preparation for the event, which was first held in 1963. Advertisement Mr Lee said the rehearsals were important because getting 10 people to row together for the first time was "like herding cats". The secretary, who is also set to compete, said: "It's one of those events that's gotten under people's skin on the island, and once you've done it you feel hard of stopping." The event will see the closure of sections of East Quay, Victoria Road, Crown Street and Shore Road by Peel harbour from 11:30 to 18:30 BST, but emergency access will be maintained at all times. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. More on this story
BBC News
3 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
More than 600 rowers to compete at Viking Longboat Championships
More than 600 people are preparing to compete at the 62nd annual Viking Longboat World Championships in the west of the Isle of contest will see 62 crews of 10 people row authentic longboats in a 1,312ft (400m) sprint in Peel Bay on secretary Jimmy Lee said it was a "very Manx" competition that took place in "one of the Manxest places you'll find".He said most teams "go out for a laugh in the race against the clock", which was "an all out five-minute row" for those in the boats. Teams in the 2025 competition included one group called the Greeba Goats and another made up of members of the Manx Parliament of the Whitehouse Odin's Vikings will celebrate their 50th anniversary of taking part, with two members from the original 1975 crew still involved and another who rowed in the first competition. Every crew member in the event is required to row using an 11ft (3.3m) oar and each team must complete at least two practice runs in preparation for the event, which was first held in Lee said the rehearsals were important because getting 10 people to row together for the first time was "like herding cats".The secretary, who is also set to compete, said: "It's one of those events that's gotten under people's skin on the island, and once you've done it you feel hard of stopping."The event will see the closure of sections of East Quay, Victoria Road, Crown Street and Shore Road by Peel harbour from 11:30 to 18:30 BST, but emergency access will be maintained at all times. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
France 24
4 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
Jamaica's Fraser-Pryce qualifies for 9th World Championships
Fraser-Pryce, a three-time Olympic gold medallist and 10-time world champion, clocked 10.91sec to finish third in the women's 100m final and secure a berth for the World Championships in Tokyo in September. Tina Clayton won her first national title in a personal best of 10.81 with reigning 200m world champion Shericka Jackson second in 10.88. Tia Clayton, twin sister of Tina, was fastest in the semi-finals but pulled up with an apparent injury in the final. Fraser-Pryce won her first world championships medal at Osaka in 2007 -- a silver in the 4x100m relay -- before going on to win 10 world titles, five of them in the 100m. In front of a large turnout that included treble world record holder Usain Bolt, she delivered when it mattered most. "It's been a long journey," Fraser-Pryce said after the final. "But it was not about making the team, it was about celebrating the journey and I am grateful for those who have been part of the journey. "It takes strength and resilience to have made it so far, but it was always a joy and privilege to represent Jamaica and I hope I will leave a legacy of inspiration to every girl who has a dream for achieving more." In the men's 100m final, Paris Olympics silver medallist Kishane Thompson delivered a blistering 9.75sec (wind .8m/sec), his personal best making him the sixth-fastest performer in history. Only Justin Gatlin (9.74), Asafa Powell (9.72), Yohan Blake (9.69) Tyson Gay (9.69) and world record-holder Bolt (9.58) have gone faster. The 23-year-old, who was beaten by just 0.005sec by Noah Lyles in the 100m final at the Paris Games, sliced two hundredths off his previous career best of 9.77 set in June of 2024. Oblique Seville shrugged off concern over a tight hamstring to finish second in 9.83 and Ackeem Blake was third in a personal best of 9.88.
eNCA
5 hours ago
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- eNCA
Jamaica's Fraser-Pryce qualifies for 9th World Championships
JAMAICA - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce punched her ticket to a ninth World Championships with a third-placed finish in the 100m at the Jamaican national athletics trials on Friday. Fraser-Pryce, a three-time Olympic gold medallist and 10-time world champion, clocked 10.91sec to finish third in the women's 100m final and secure a berth for the World Championships in Tokyo in September. Tina Clayton won her first national title in a personal best of 10.81 with reigning 200m world champion Shericka Jackson second in 10.88. Tia Clayton, twin sister of Tina, was fastest in the semi-finals but pulled up with an apparent injury in the final. Fraser-Pryce won her first world championships medal at Osaka in 2007 - a silver in the 4x100m relay - before going on to win 10 world titles, five of them in the 100m. In front of a large turnout that included treble world record holder Usain Bolt, she delivered when it mattered most. "It's been a long journey," Fraser-Pryce said after the final. "But it was not about making the team, it was about celebrating the journey and I am grateful for those who have been part of the journey. "It takes strength and resilience to have made it so far, but it was always a joy and privilege to represent Jamaica and I hope I will leave a legacy of inspiration to every girl who has a dream for achieving more." In the men's 100m final, Paris Olympics silver medallist Kishane Thompson delivered a blistering 9.75sec (wind .8m/sec), his personal best making him the sixth-fastest performer in history. Only Justin Gatlin (9.74), Asafa Powell (9.72), Yohan Blake (9.69) Tyson Gay (9.69) and world record-holder Bolt (9.58) have gone faster. The 23-year-old, who was beaten by just 0.005sec by Noah Lyles in the 100m final at the Paris Games, sliced two hundredths off his previous career best of 9.77 set in June of 2024.
The Star
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Time for mixed pairs to deliver the goods, says Nova
PETALING JAYA: The men's and women's doubles have set the bar this year and now it is time for the mixed doubles to raise theirs. Mixed doubles coach Nova Widianto wants his charges, including top pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei to draw inspiration from the success of the men's and women's pairs this year and start delivering titles. The men's doubles department has been particularly impressive, with Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun capturing the Indonesian Masters and Malaysian Masters, while Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have added the Asian Championships, Thailand Open and Singapore Open to their collection. The women's doubles have also stepped up, with Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah winning the Thailand Open. Now, Nova hopes his mixed doubles pairs can follow suit and secure at least one title, whether at the Japan Open (from July 15-20), China Open (from July 22-27), or any tournament before the World Championships in Paris this August. Besides Tang Jie-Ee Wei, the other BAM pair to compete in the Japan and China Opens are Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin. They will be joined by professional pairs, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie and Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien. 'Preparation has been okay. We've had about a month to prepare since the Indonesian Open. 'Previously, starting from the Singapore Open, things didn't go well for us, the results in Singapore weren't great, and it was the same in Indonesia. 'Now we're heading into the Japan and China Opens, and hopefully, we can produce strong results. The success of the men's and women's doubles should serve as motivation for us in the mixed doubles to also win. Ideally, one title, or even both, in Japan and China. 'Previously, we had a few issues, but now I feel that communication has improved. 'However, in terms of game play, I don't think we're at our best yet. But communication-wise, they're in a much better place now,' said Nova when met at the Academy Badminton Malaysia yesterday. He also believes the retirement of China's dominant duo Zheng Siwei-Huang Yaqiong has created a golden opportunity for other pairs to rise. 'Ever since Siwei-Yaqiong stopped playing, I feel the chance for all pairs to win titles is more open. So whoever is well-prepared and mentally strong has a real shot at becoming champions. 'That's why we also have a good opportunity at the World Championships, and we must make the most of it. 'Even the current Chinese pairs (Feng Yanzhe-Huang Dongping and Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin) aren't stable yet. 'I think they're still uncertain because they've suffered a few defeats. Maybe it's because they're still trying out different combinations,' he added.
