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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 months

Poor woman should not have had to make a video like this. Very dignified and classy. And poor William. Whatever your views on the Royals, he's still someone whose father and wife are very ill. I hope people give it a rest now.

The Prince and Princess of Wales

@KensingtonRoyal

2 months

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

5 years

Been thinking about this year. Had 3 months of double vision caused by diabetes, laser eye surgery, diagnosed with high BP and heart disease. I'd planned to kill myself on my b'day in March. I'm only still here cos of the kindness of people to me this year. Thank you.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

7 years

Evan Jager's let himself go.

yann bouchez

@y_bouchez

7 years

Oubliez Bolt, oubliez Gatlin, l'homme du samedi soir à #London2017 ce fut ce sosie sportif du "Dude" dans "The Big Lebowski"

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

How to make sure your triple jump is actually shown on telly.

Derek M. Hansen

@DerekMHansen

3 years

Most exciting part of the women's 5000m today @stevemagness was the finish beside the triple jumper! Great to see how he conserves momentum through the jump relative to the runners!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

This might be the best photo of my life. @JakeSWightman @Neil_Gourley 😭

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

4 years

Woman of the Year goes to @JohnsonThompson who won in Glasgow, is a truly lovely person, and in Doha she put together the performance we dreamed and knew she could deliver.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

14:55.79 for @EilishMccolgan to take 2nd in Nice. Now has the Olympic Q for 1500, 5000 and 10,000.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

So much respect for @MartynRooney One of our best ever 400m runners. 🙌

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

6 years

@Sp0rtz_Fan @jackpgreen I'd def go for the footballer option. The kids prob have the kit already and busy parents don't have the time or expense of finding "work" clothes for an 8 year old.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

9 months

I am actually crying happy tears about this guy's win. @joshk97

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

5 years

Ordered these banners last week in a moment of madness. They're a bit bigger than I thought and I'm not sure @BritAthletics will let me take them into the stands at the trials! 😁 Still, they were fun to do!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 months

This man should be here.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

4 years

Can we all agree that @WorldAthletics @Diamond_League and @ContiTourGold providing streams for countries that have no TV coverage has been the very best innovation for the benefit of the fans for a long time?

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

9 months

Well done BBC for getting Jazmin Sawyers in to commentate on the horizontal jumps.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

If someone could come and kindly pick me up off the floor and tell me what planet I'm on I'd be very grateful. *faints again*

Adam Gemili

@Adam_Gemili

3 years

@IanTnf happy birthday bud. Here’s to hopefully many more moments and opportunities to meet this coming summer 🎉

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

5 years

I MET LOVELY ADAM! AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Just popping in to say, and I can't stress this enough, @BritAthletics owe it to the athletes to take the fullest possible team to Torun. Athletes have have overcome so much to excel this week and must be rewarded.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

1 year

The reaction of @JazminSawyers to 7m. 😭😭😭 We all know how much she's wanted to jump 7m.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

1 year

Oh my goodness! @GuyLearmonth wins the 800 in Erfurt in a brand spanking new PB of 1:46.36! 🤟👌🦍

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

I can't fucking believe it! Absolutely incredible! @JakeSWightman is the WORLD FUCKING CHAMPION! Someone check on @WightmanGeoff please.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

I hope @charliedobson99 is proud of what he's achieved here. No one likes fourth but it's so good to see him fit and racing in the UK vest.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Look, I'm just a daft old poof who's watched athletics for a long time. That any of these athletes stop and say hello in the middle of being dragged to the media centre always amazes me and I'm so grateful. They don't have to do it and they're amazing.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Barshim saying no jump off so he and Tamberi both get gold! That is the best thing I've ever seen! 😭😭😭

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

I think I've spoken to more people in the last 3 days than in the past 3 years! Thank you everyone who said hello, and I hope I gave a coherent reply! Meant a lot to me. ❤️

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

5 years

It's been a good month so far. You know, if you keep going, sometimes you get to have great experiences and to meet the most amazing people. Makes it all worthwhile.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Arrived in the post today. I have no words. Dead. Thank you. 🤯🤯🤯😭😭😭

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Sorry I've been quiet. I thought it was Olympic hangover but it's the clinical depression where you can't move. So I'll be missing for a bit. Enjoy the rest of the season folks x

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

9 months

"These fucking Scots!" Jakob.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

5 years

Sorry not been around much. Struggling quite a bit with PTSD. Lots of flashbacks, intrusive/disturbing thoughts leaves little mental energy and leaving the house is very difficult. Slowly working through it so hopefully normal service will be resumed shortly. Much love everyone x

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

5 years

Best. NYE. Ever.

Andrew Pozzi

@andrew_pozzi

5 years

It’s not everyday you get to meet Athletico royalty!!! @IanTnf

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

@tracksuperfan The two most valued people in the UK are The Queen and Sir David Attenborough. That's it. No one else comes close.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Wow! Thank you @GuyLearmonth 🦍 These are amazing! I'm a bit overwhelmed. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

5 years

Oh. I also met an Absolute Sweetheart!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

7 years

Shelayna Oskan-Clarke is THE most underrated British athlete. Apart from Lorraine Ugen, who never gets mentioned by the BBC.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

1 year

When I was at school 40 years ago, "girls didn't play football". Seriously. Not even a knockabout in the school playground. And now Beth Mead is Sports Personality of the Year having helped England win the Euros. Just fantastic.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

1 year

This was such a lovely moment!

European Athletics

@EuroAthletics

1 year

Two British gold medals in 20 minutes! 👑 #Istanbul2023

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

4 months

22.60 and 50.56 is one of the best British 200/400 doubles since the days of The Great Kathy Cook.

Arkansas Track & Field

@RazorbackTF

4 months

2024 Razorback Invitational A world-leading 50.56 in the 400m for Amber Anning moves her to No. 10 on the collegiate all-time list, No. 3 British So far this season, Anning ran 2:05.05 in 800m debut two weeks ago Then broke British 200m record with a 22.60 yesterday #WPS 🐗🇬🇧

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

If we manage to have any racing this season I do hope that the powers that be include George Gandy and Lloyd Cowan memorial races somewhere.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

5 years

It may be an athletics cliche but we genuinely ask for nothing more than an athlete comes to a champs and gives their best. I get as excited by the likes of Pratt and Bird as a medal.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

That was one of the greatest 1500m races in history and Laura is one of the legends!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Two athletes gave me their bibs today and I got all emotional afterwards. 🙈 Never been given a bib before and I really appreciate it. 🙌🤗

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Absolutely amazing run by @aimeepratt to finish 7th in the steeplechase final with a clocking of 9:15.64 which is a NR by 3 seconds! ✨

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Athleticos - we actually get to watch a champs again this weekend! I can hardly believe it! Here's the schedule for the BBC coverage. Starts on Thursday at 6 pm.

European Athletics Indoor Championships: How to follow live on the BBC

The BBC has live coverage of this week's European Indoor Championships on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, the Red Button and the BBC Sport website.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

I am shaking and crying. 😭😭😭

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

9 months

British Bests of Budapest: KJT and Josh Kerr obviously, however: Ben Pattison's bronze, Morgan Lake's 4th and Molly Caudery's 5th places brought so much joy. MVP: only one contender - Rio Mitcham.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

11 months

That second 50 is INSANE!

MR.CARTER

@NelsonCarterJr

11 months

MONSTRUEUX ZHARNEL HUGHES 😱 #Athl étisme

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

I have no words. 💔💔💔 But her determination to finish and telling the wheelchair where to go just shows you how strong @JohnsonThompson is. She is incredible.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

45.08 PB in 4th in the semi from lane 8 for @alexhw_400 That's an outstanding run! PB by half a second. ✨Well done Alex!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

9 months

ATHLETICO BINGO Your completely unofficial bingo card for the next 9 days of the World Champs in Budapest. I am allowing room for literary interpretation and write in candidates. 😉

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

UKA has NEVER done this for any athlete. I'm actually all for a bit of leeway for defending champs but organising a second trials race feels like a bit much.

Sean Ingle

@seaningle

3 years

UK Athletics also providing pacemakers and an international field to help Farah make Olympic qualifying time on Friday week

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

I'm so happy for @adelle_tracey who finished 4th over 800 in Mt Sac, but clocked a big PB of 1:59.50 which is absolutely spot on the Olympic Q! Congrats Adelle! ✨

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 months

I am very much looking forward this weekend to the BBC's many action shots of Gabby, Denise, Jess and Colin enjoying a cuppa and a custard cream whilst reminiscing about Mo Farah and Usain Bolt. Ironically you can see Grant Holloway setting a WR over Colin's shoulder.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Oh my goodness! A legal 6.90 PB for @JazminSawyers in Chula Vista! How fantabulosa is that?!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

First dose of Oxford/AstraZeneca received. A production line that started at the front of the surgery and out the back door. The table of tea and biscuits (for the staff) felt very British. Thank you NHS.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Well, we did it. Actually got out of the house, on a train and not only too an athletics meeting. Wasn't sure I wouldn't run screaming off the train at Crewe. Worth all of it.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Crying happy tears. @mattonthefloor @charliedobson99 Lewis Davey and @alexhw_400 you were amazing so happy for you! And sub 3 too!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

I didn't plan to collect bibs this weekend but I went with it! Thank you so much to these amazing people! @JDub_1

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Mum died over 19 years ago. A complicated relationship and one I knew I couldn't fix. The only person I know for sure who wanted me, even if she wasn't able to show it. Sending out ❤️ to everyone missing their mothers today.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

There'll be an inevitable inquest over the athletics in the next week or two but let's celebrate Keely, Holly, Laura, our 4x100m relay teams and Josh and the truly phenomenal athletics we've seen over the last 9 days.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

9 months

Typical Brits. You wait 39 years for another World 1500m title and then 2 come along in a row,

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@IanTnf

11 months

9.83! Nine Eighty flipping Three! I'm so happy for @zharnel_hughes 🙌🔥🔥🔥

Chris Chavez

@ChrisChavez

11 months

9.83! Zharnel Hughes breaks the British 100m record with his victory at the NYC Grand Prix. 🇬🇧 📸 Love how @jzsnapz captured his pure shock when he saw the result pop up. The previous British record was 9.87 by Linford Christie, which stood for 30 years.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

10.87 for @dinaashersmith and 10.93 PB for @daryllneita 🔥😭 40 years of watching and two British women sub 11 in the same race for the first time. Absolute queens the pair of them! 😍 #delayedZurich

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Oh my giddy frigging aunt! 9:07.87 UK record for @lizziebird94 to take third in Monaco beating Emma Coburn! A 10s PB! ✨✨✨

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 months

I like to think I can call Guy a good friend. The fact he's so upset is equal parts heartbreaking and enraging. That this isn't the first time it's happened to an athlete shows that the selection system needs to be restructured and made transparent.

Susan Egelstaff

@SusanEgelstaff

3 months

Guy Learmonth: “I hate this sport and I can’t wait to be done with it. But I’m not going to quit”. In today’s @heraldscotland , I speak exclusively to the 800m runner about his omission from GB’s team for next week World Indoor Champs in Glasgow

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Josh Kerr is being very classy.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Finally finished my Munich Make! A British Athletics kit inspired cardigan. Perfect for keeping you warm at the top of a chilly temporary stand. Please be kinder about it than you were the original. 😁

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

4 years

Dear athletes, you're amazing. You've all been doing challenges today. It must be so frustrating to miss a year when you're not injured. We love you. You do superhuman feats that make us gasp. Stay strong and keep going. We're behind you all the way.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Look. I'm an abuse survivor and I can barely function. I'm not going to project my own stuff onto Simone Biles. Each experience and reaction is different. It fucks with your head in so many ways. To be able to do what she does she's immensely strong. Nothing but respect here.

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@IanTnf

3 years

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James Rhodes

@James_Athletics

3 years

You might not have been there in person today @IanTnf , but you were there in spirit. Lots of people send their best and were keen to know how you are, including:

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 months

I simply do not understand turning down a WA invite for an athlete, especially for a home champs, let alone for a Scottish athlete on home soil. Infuriating and mystifying in equal measures.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 months

That's *two* officials and a photographer not checking for oncoming traffic! Outrageous!

Konstantin Kan

@knstntn_kan

3 months

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Gutted for Jake Wightman. So wanted him to get a medal but the pace was just too strong. So much love for him and Geoff who've been far too kind to me. ❤️🫂

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

9 months

Just switched on tonight's coverage and I'm already missing Jeanette Kwakye.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

5 years

OK, got talked into going to the trials by a couple of very special people this afternoon. ❤️ Who else is going this weekend?

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

A shot putter, two hammer throwers and a discus thrower walk into a bar. In Tokyo. 💪

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Oh! He did it! @Neil_Gourley runs a 3:34.85 PB and World Q to take 2nd over 1500m in Eugene! 🙌

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@IanTnf

5 years

Bloody people being lovely and making me smile. Thank you.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

1 year

You don't often see a British 1-2-3-4! Win for @lauramuiruns , great run by @mcourtneybryant and fab PBs for @katiesnowden13 and Hannah Nuttall.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

1 year

The Shortbread, Haggis & Whisky Award goes to @EilishMccolgan who turned everyone temporarily Scottish during that magic night in Birmingham.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Oh my! A 50.99 PB for Victoria Ohuruogu! ✨May not be enough to progress to the final but you can't ask for more than that!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Prep for Torun: Duvet for sofa Snacks and treats - all healthy. Ahem. Folding table set up as drinks station Laptop, tablet, phone, tv remote lined up Coverage guide on separate tab Exercise bike to maintain circulation Blanket project for the 3000m 😉

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Long road ahead for this champ.

BBC Sport

@BBCSport

2 years

Ben Gregory has taken his first breaths without assistance since being involved in a serious bike crash. The 31-year-old decathlete has been in a coma since the incident last month.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

My first ever knitted cardigan. Finished it this morning. Not exactly fashion forward, and some wonky stitches. But posting to note that I accomplished something in 2020! Hope my mate Jan likes her Xmas present. 😁

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

5 months

Best Celebration and Best 5 minutes of the Indoors (sorry, Short Track) goes to Jazmin Sawyers and @keelyhodgkinson Thank you for the happy tears.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

6 years

Noted yesterday that @EilidhDoyle , @JohnsonThompson and @andrew_pozzi were the only athletes to do Worlds, Commies and Euros. I feel that deserves some kind of medal in itself!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 months

Am I imagining things? A three-way split screen? We've been begging for this for years! Hooray for the host broadcaster. @WorldAthletics

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

My favourite, best moment of the year was @JakeSWightman winning the 1500 in Eugene though.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

It feels right that Maria Lasitskene won gold in the High Jump. Consistently the best in the world for years and a courageous woman. Delighted for her.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Made it to 2 weeks. 2x400, 1x600, 1x900 walks and 1x 15 min exercise bike this week. These distances are daft but it's where I'm at.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

7 years

BREAKING: Adam Peaty to do a time trial in the 200m.

AW

@AthleticsWeekly

7 years

Ready for this evening's session at the world swimming, sorry athletics, championships?! ☔️ #IAAFWorlds

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

Oh! @jessjuddxx made it! Oly Q and 2nd place (behind @EilishMccolgan ). I'm so happy for Jess. She's so lovely! 😭😭😭

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 years

4:02.12 SB for @EilishMccolgan in Florence!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

10 months

A British team of 55 athletes, of whom 15 are going purely for the relays. Don't get me wrong, I love relays and the athletes but it feels a tad unbalanced.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony is on BBC One from 19:00 tomorrow evening. Blimey, that came around quick, didn't it?

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

3 months

I think that's actually the first time I've seen @Laviai & @LinaFJNielsen race each other like that! 51.95 PB for Lina. Sub 52! What a pair of utter stars these two are. 🥰

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Oh my days! Lawrence Okoye has a bronze medal in the discus! Never happened before!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

The Liz and Eilish hug. 😭

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

2 years

Oh wow! @katiesnowden13 wins the 800 in Szczecin with a 2s PB of 1:59.72, her first time under 2 mins!

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

1 year

One day I dream that the UK will have an online results system to match that from the NB Indoor GP.

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Ian Sharpes

@IanTnf

4 years

Who knew no track, grass runs and home gyms would be so good for middle distance running?

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