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18.08.2009
Beijing Olympic silver medalist Sally McLellan has been drawn in heat three for the heats of the women’s 100m hurdles, where she will take on dual world champion Michelle Perry of the United States. The first four across the line in each heat will automatically qualify for the semi-finals.
View her press conference previewing the women’s 100m hurdles here.
Read the latest instalment from coach Sharon Hannan's exclusive online diary here.
In the first round of the men’s 400m, the first three in each heat will automatically progress to the semi-finals. Three Australians will feature, with 2008 Olympic semi-finalist Joel Milburn out in lane eight in heat three, where he will meet perennial fourth-place getter Chris Brown of the Bahamas.
Commonwealth Games champion John Steffensen will line up in heat four where he will take on Olympic champion LaShawn Merritt of the United States.
Current national champion Sean Wroe will face off against Olympic finalist Martyn Rooney of Great Britain in the seventh and final heat.
World championships debutantes Benn Harradine (discus throw) and Petrina Price (high jump) will also compete in the qualifying rounds in the morning session.
Returning to action on day four of the titles is Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sensation to feature in the much-anticipated heats of the men’s 200m.
FLAME NEWS
Beijing Olympic champion Steve Hooker, who injured his right adductor 10 days ago, today rates himself a 60 per cent chance of overcoming the injury and taking to the runway. Hooker has been receiving intensive treatment on the injury, and will make a final decision right before the qualifying round on Thursday morning.
View Monday’s injury update with Steve Hooker here.
Australian walker Chris Erickson will not compete in Friday’s 50km race walk, appendicitis forcing his withdrawal from the world championships. Erickson underwent surgery on Monday night in Berlin and will remain hospitalised for the next couple of days while he recovers before returning to the team hotel and flying back to Australia.
TELEVISION COVERAGE
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Flame to burn bright on day four
Six Australians will feature on day four of the 12th IAAF world championships in Berlin.Beijing Olympic silver medalist Sally McLellan has been drawn in heat three for the heats of the women’s 100m hurdles, where she will take on dual world champion Michelle Perry of the United States. The first four across the line in each heat will automatically qualify for the semi-finals.
View her press conference previewing the women’s 100m hurdles here.
Read the latest instalment from coach Sharon Hannan's exclusive online diary here.
In the first round of the men’s 400m, the first three in each heat will automatically progress to the semi-finals. Three Australians will feature, with 2008 Olympic semi-finalist Joel Milburn out in lane eight in heat three, where he will meet perennial fourth-place getter Chris Brown of the Bahamas.
Commonwealth Games champion John Steffensen will line up in heat four where he will take on Olympic champion LaShawn Merritt of the United States.
Current national champion Sean Wroe will face off against Olympic finalist Martyn Rooney of Great Britain in the seventh and final heat.
World championships debutantes Benn Harradine (discus throw) and Petrina Price (high jump) will also compete in the qualifying rounds in the morning session.
Returning to action on day four of the titles is Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sensation to feature in the much-anticipated heats of the men’s 200m.
FLAME NEWS
Beijing Olympic champion Steve Hooker, who injured his right adductor 10 days ago, today rates himself a 60 per cent chance of overcoming the injury and taking to the runway. Hooker has been receiving intensive treatment on the injury, and will make a final decision right before the qualifying round on Thursday morning.
View Monday’s injury update with Steve Hooker here.
Australian walker Chris Erickson will not compete in Friday’s 50km race walk, appendicitis forcing his withdrawal from the world championships. Erickson underwent surgery on Monday night in Berlin and will remain hospitalised for the next couple of days while he recovers before returning to the team hotel and flying back to Australia.
TELEVISION COVERAGE
The 12th IAAF world championships will be broadcast LIVE from Berlin on SBS ONE and SBS TWO, along with daily highlights programs. All times listed below are in AEST.
Wednesday August 18, 2009 – Day 4
SBS ONE
02:00-04:30: Live triple jump (M), javelin throw (W), 400m (W),
3000m steeplechase (M), 400m hurdles (M)
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