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Zharnel Hughes targets world glory after regaining British 100m title and breaking Linford Christie’s 30-year record
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Zharnel Hughes: “I will use this to get faster and become a global champion. It has been a long journey to get the title back I last won in 2015. I thank my team, my coach and everyone who came to support me. I shall come back for the 200m on Sunday and hope the conditions are better”
Last Updated: 08/07/23 9:11pm
Zharnel Hughes is targeting world glory after regaining the British 100m title
Zharnel Hughes eyed the world title after becoming British 100m champion for the first time in eight years.
The new national 100m record holder, who broke Linford Christie’s 30-year time last month, won in 10.03 seconds in torrential rain ahead of Reece Prescod on Saturday.
The heavens opened in Manchester just before the race and knocked out some electrics at the Regional Arena, with the BBC’s feed also going down.
But Hughes impressively powered through to target next month’s World Championships in Budapest.
“I will use this to get faster and become a global champion,” he said. “It has been a long journey to get the title back I last won in 2015. I thank my team, my coach and everyone who came to support me.
“I shall come back for the 200m on Sunday and hope the conditions are better. I really must thank each and every one of the crowd for watching in these terrible conditions.
“Come rain, sun or shine you perform regardless is the slogan in Anguilla. I train in these conditions sometimes in Jamaica but I am soaked, these conditions are the worst ever.”
Great Britain men’s 100m record holder Zharnel Hughes says it’s been amazing working with Usain Bolt’s former coach, Glen Mills Great Britain men’s 100m record holder Zharnel Hughes says it’s been amazing working with Usain Bolt’s former coach, Glen Mills
Eugene Amo-Dadzie, an accountant who competes part-time and ran 9.93 seconds last month, came third and is likely to get the final 100m spot for Hungary.
CJ Ujah, back from a drugs ban following a positive test at the Olympics two years ago – which cost Team GB their 4x100m silver – was fifth.
Dina Asher-Smith clocked 11.06 seconds to win the 100m women’s race. The final was delayed after the torrential rain which forced the athletes back inside.
Asher-Smith is gearing up for next month’s World Championships, with the weekend doubling up as the British trials.
She remains well behind Jamacia’s Shericka Jackson’s world-leading time of 10.65 seconds, while Sha’Carri Richardson ran 10.71 seconds en route to winning the US Championships this weekend.
Asher-Smith’s personal best, and national record she set in 2019, remains 10.83 seconds – which she equalled when finishing fourth in Eugene last year.
She said: “It was probably colder at Gateshead Diamond League but today we had the not knowing if the race would got ahead, the waiting, going out, coming in, lightning, wind.
“This is the first time I had to really make sure I stay focused which is good practice and lessons to be taken about how you deal with it.”
Asher-Smith was never challenged, with rival and last year’s champion Daryll Neita focusing on Sunday’s 200m, as Imani Lansiquot and Bianca Williams finished second and third.
Earlier, Keely Hodgkinson reached Sunday’s 800m final by winning her heat in two minutes 01.16 seconds.
The 21-year-old came second at last year’s World Championships to the USA’s Athing Mu having also won silver – behind Mu – at the Tokyo Olympics two years ago.
She said: “Every person has said, when I’ve said I’m doing the British Championships, ‘why?’
“Last year I missed doing it, even though I was doing the 400m it didn’t get my adrenaline up because it’s not my event. Everyone was taking it so seriously and I was like ‘I don’t belong here.’
“I like doing the British Champs, another title under my belt – hopefully – and I live here, it’s my training track as well.”
Laura Muir, who split with long-term coach Andy Young earlier this year, won her 1500m heat as she looks to move on from a tough period.
“I think I just can go back to enjoying it. Which is the most important thing,” she said.
“It’s been very difficult. I’ve been injured before, physically, and it’s been a lot harder this year. ‘ll take a physical thing over this any day.”
Matthew Hudson-Smith, who won 400m bronze in Eugene last year, reached Sunday’s final in 46.31 seconds, while Holly Bradshaw missed out on her 11th British outdoor title in the pole vault to Molly Caudery.
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Seve Smith left angered at Jonny Bairstow following dismissal!
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Steve Smith was left fuming with Jonny Bairstow following his dismissal after Moeen Ali’s 200th Test wicket leaves Australia with 73-3.
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Steven Gerrard attempts Arabic in welcome message to Al Ettifaq fans!
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Steven Gerrard delivers a message to the Al Ettifaq fans after being unveiled as the new manager of the Saudi Pro League club.
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‘The most magnificent innings’ | The best of Ben Stokes’ stunning 155
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The best of Ben Stokes’ stunning 155 from 214 balls including 9 sixes and 9 fours on day five of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.
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Rocket Mortgage Classic | Round Three highlights
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Highlights of round three of the Rocket Mortgage Classic tournament in Detroit, Michigan.
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‘This doesn’t look good’ – Nathan Lyon limps off the field in distress
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Worrying signs for Australia as Nathan Lyon limped off the pitch after appearing to injure his leg running in to take a catch off of Ben Duckett.
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Kai Havertz: You can see ‘family mentality’ at Arsenal | Super excited to join Gunners
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Following the announcement that he has joined Arsenal from Chelsea in a £65m deal, Kai Havertz says it ‘feels super exciting’ to join the north London side.
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Declan Rice fee agreed! All the latest as Arsenal edge closer to midfield target
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Arsenal agree a fee with West Ham for the transfer of Declan Rice. Mark McAdam brings us the latest.
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‘England on a roll!’ | Australia lose four quick wickets after lunch!
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England took four quick wickets after lunch as Kate Cross and Sophie Ecclestone strike!
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Alex Carey gone! Joe Root leaves England needing two wickets to win!
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The crowd erupts as Alex Carey drives one straight at Joe Root. England need two wickets to win!
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Fired-up Ben Stokes removes Steve Smith | ‘He’s got him!
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Ben Stokes removes Steve Smith just before lunch as Australia find themselves three wickets down.
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World Cup of Darts: France and Denmark caused seismic shocks on opening night in Frankfurt
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Australian duo of Damon Heta and Simon Whitlock begin title defence with an emphatic win as Belgium overcome personal issues The World Cup of Darts continues at Frankfurt’s Eissporthalle with a double session at 11am and 6pm on Friday – live on Sky Sports Arena
Last Updated: 16/06/23 1:35am
Thibault Tricole inspired France to a shock win against Northern Ireland on the opening night of the World Cup of Darts
France and Denmark caused opening night shocks at the World Cup of Darts, while defending champions Australia made a winning start and Belgium overcame personal issues.
The opening night of the revamped £450,000 tournament saw 12 group stage ties take place on Thursday, with Australia’s reigning champions amongst the high-profile nations to triumph.
French duo Jacques Labre and Thibault Tricole enjoyed a dream debut, courtesy of an emphatic 4-1 rout against Northern Ireland’s Brendan Dolan and Daryl Gurney.
Labre and Tricole dominated their more experienced opponents, and a 114 checkout from Tricole capped off a terrific display, as Northern Ireland’s miserable recent record at this event continues.
Group Stage – First Matches
Switzerland 3-4 Italy Poland 4-3 Portugal Czech Republic 4-2 Singapore Spain 2-4 South Africa Republic of Ireland 4-1 Thailand Northern Ireland 1-4 France Belgium 4-0 Finland Canada 4-2 India Austria 2-4 Denmark Germany 4-0 Hong Kong Australia 4-0 Guyana Latvia 4-2 New Zealand 
France caused a big upset with a surprise victory over Northern Ireland France caused a big upset with a surprise victory over Northern Ireland
Check out the best of the action from Day One of the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt Check out the best of the action from Day One of the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt
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Danish debutant Benjamin Reus produced the performance of the night, boasting an astonishing individual average of 114.7 to stun 2021 runners-up Austria in Group F.
Reus also landed four 180s and conjured up a match-winning 116 finish as he and Vladimir Andersen condemned Mensur Suljovic and Rowby-John Rodriguez to a shock 4-2 defeat.
“I don’t know what just happened. I was completely in the zone,” reflected Reus, who featured in January’s Nordic Darts Masters.
“I was totally relaxed and everything went perfectly tonight. We played two really good PDC players, so we knew we needed to find something extra tonight.”
Benjamin Reus was the star performer as Denmark outplayed Austria Benjamin Reus was the star performer as Denmark outplayed Austria
Australia’s Damon Heta and Simon Whitlock began their defence with a whitewash win over debutants Guyana.
“It wasn’t a great performance but we got the job done,” said Australia’s No 1 Heta, who warmed up for this event by scooping a Players Championship title on Tuesday.
“We move on to bigger and better things tomorrow night and hopefully we get the job done against Gibraltar.
“We have grown up in Australia playing Pairs, so I think this format suits us. We fancy our chances.
“We won this title last year and it’s up to the other players to try and beat us, and that’s how we are going to approach it.”
Australia delighted the crowd with their walk-on Australia delighted the crowd with their walk-on
Germany also opened their challenge with a whitewash win over Hong Kong, as Gabriel Clemens and Martin Schindler dispatched Man Lok Leung and Lok Yin Lee in four straight legs.
Huybrechts no longer gets on with team-mate Van den Bergh
Kim Huybrechts admits he no longer gets on with team-mate Dimitri Van den Bergh
Belgium were the highest seeds in group stage action on Thursday’s opening night, and Dimitri Van den Bergh and Kim Huybrechts began their campaign with a 4-0 demolition of Finland.
After the match, Huybrechts admitted he no longer gets on with team-mate Van den Bergh.
Huybrechts, the world No 31, told Online Darts: “It was a professional victory. We did a job but that’s about it.
“For me it’s the first time playing a doubles tournament with someone you don’t get along with now.”
Huybrechts added there was “something personal” between him and world No 10 Van den Bergh.
Massimo Dante (left) and Michele Turetta celebrate their win over Switzerland
Krzysztof Ratajski inspired Poland to a deciding-leg win over Portugal’s Jose de Sousa and debutant Luis Ameixa in their Group G opener, in a thrilling contest featuring seven maximums.
Elsewhere, Keane Barry impressed on his World Cup bow alongside ever-present William O’Connor, as 2019 finalists Ireland brushed aside Thailand 4-1 in their Group E opener.
Meanwhile, Michele Turetta and Massimo Dante led Italy to a landmark first win on the World Cup stage in the evening’s opener, after they fended off a late fightback from Switzerland to claim a 4-3 success.
Italy edged past Switzerland to secure their first win at the World Cup of Darts Italy edged past Switzerland to secure their first win at the World Cup of Darts
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Afternoon Session: Group Stage – Second Matches
Finland vs China Singapore vs Philippines Switzerland vs Sweden Portugal vs Lithuania New Zealand vs Bahrain Spain vs Iceland Thailand vs Croatia Northern Ireland vs Ukraine India vs Hungary Hong Kong vs Japan Guyana vs Gibraltar Austria vs USA The losing nations from Thursday’s matches will play the third team from each group in Friday’s afternoon session, as Northern Ireland and Austria battle to preserve their qualification hopes.
Evening Session: Group Stage – Final Matches
Belgium vs China Czech Republic vs Philippines Italy vs Sweden Poland vs Lithuania Latvia vs Bahrain South Africa vs Iceland Republic of Ireland vs Croatia France vs Ukraine Canada vs Hungary Germany vs Japan Australia vs Gibraltar Denmark vs USA England, Wales, Netherlands and Scotland – the top four seeded teams – do not enter until the second round on Saturday.
The World Cup of Darts continues at Frankfurt’s Eissporthalle on Friday with a double session at 11am and 6pm – live on Sky Sports Arena.
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‘Australia were playing cricket, we were playing golf’ | Ben Stokes on the difference in Ashes preparation
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England captain Ben Stokes underlines the importance of team building ahead of The Ashes with England’s players playing golf together whilst Australia were in action against India.
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Kent 1st innings
Total
301 all out82.2 overs
Batting
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR-
Muyeye
c Sibley b Abbott
21
36
4
0
58.33 -
Compton
c Jacks b Abbott
9
33
1
0
27.27 -
Bell-Drummond
lbw b Clark
0
8
0
0
0 -
Denly
b Abbott
0
1
0
0
0 -
Leaning (c)
c Foakes b Clark
0
10
0
0
0 -
Cox (wk)
c Clark b Abbott
133
198
17
2
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Evison
c Foakes b Moriarty
58
107
9
0
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Qadri
c Foakes b Atkinson
5
8
1
0
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Quinn
b Atkinson
10
23
2
0
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Agar
c Sibley b Worrall
51
70
9
0
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Arshdeep Singh
not out
1
1
0
0
100
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Bowling
Overs
Maidens
Runs
Wickets
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Worrall
16.2
1
55
1
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Abbott
17
3
52
4
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Clark
15
5
40
2
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Atkinson
16
2
57
2
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Moriarty
13
0
70
1
5.38 -
Jacks
5
0
16
0
3.2
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Manchester City treble parade: Best bits
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Watch the best bits from Manchester City’s treble parade as the players and staff took to the stage to celebrate with fans.
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Canadian Open | Day two highlights
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Highlights from the Canadian Open as Tyrell Hatton made a charge up the leaderboard on day two.
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Diamond League: Faith Kipyegon sets 5,000m world record as Keely Hodgkinson posts British 800m best
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Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon shattered the world record in the women’s 5,000metres at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Friday in her first race at the distance in eight years, just a week after breaking the 1,500m record
Last Updated: 09/06/23 10:22pm
Keely Hodgkinson broke her own British 800metres record at the Diamond League meeting in Paris
Keely Hodgkinson lowered her personal best and British record with a brilliant performance in the 800 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Paris.
Hodgkinson followed the pacemaker before striking for home 300m from the line, eventually clocking a time of one minute 55.77 seconds, taking 0.11secs off her previous best set in winning Olympic silver in Tokyo.
“I am a little bit shocked that I ran so fast,” the 21-year-old said. “Paris next year, I will definitely be back. The weather was really nice, so warm. I had heard good things about the track. With this full stadium and the great crowd, it was amazing. I am so happy.
“Now the aim is to stay healthy, we still have to see, I want to keep running fast. The focus is on the summer, on Budapest [the World Championships].
“What is next with such a fast time early in the season? Well, I do not know. Hopefully I will run even faster.”
Hodgkinson’s record-breaking run came just half an hour after Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashed the two-mile world record by more than four seconds. Ingebrigtsen left the field trailing in his wake as he recorded a time of seven minutes, 54.10 seconds.
The previous mark was set by Daniel Komen in 1997, three years before Olympic 1,500 metre champion Ingebrigtsen was born.
Records continued to tumble as Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon set a new world’s best for the 5,000m, just a week after doing the same in the 1,500m in Florence.
Kipyegon produced a blistering last lap to pull away from Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey and clock a time of 14:05.20, taking almost a second and a half off Gidey’s previous mark.
“I did not think about the world record. I do not know how I made it. I just focused on the green light and tried to stay relaxed and enjoy the race,” Kipyegon said. “…when I saw that it was a world record I was so surprised.
“It was all about giving my best. I just wanted to improve on my personal best, the world record was not my plan.”
The ideal conditions helped produce another world record in the penultimate event of the evening, Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma taking more than a second off the previous mark with a time of 7:52.11 in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase.
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Viktor Hovland wins at Memorial | Nicklaus first to greet him
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Viktor Hovland won on the first extra hole at Jack Nicklaus’ Memorial Tournament and was met by the icon as soon as he left the final green.
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