Summary: <p>Some great Australian results overseas at the Payton Jordan and DOHA Diamond League meets in recent weeks. <strong>Ellie Pashley</strong> nailed the 10000m World Championships qualifying time in the US Meet, while <strong>Jordan Gusman</strong> gained automatic selection in the 5000m at the same meet, if he chooses to take it.<br> </p> <p><strong>Brooke Stratton</strong> reclaimed some good form with a close third place in the Long Jump at Doha, leading up until the 5th attempt while <strong>Ryan Gregson</strong> posted a World Championships qualifier in the 1500m.<br> </p> <p>In local news we wrap up the results from the Great Train Race, Nail Can Hill Run in Albury, Wings for Life Melbourne World Run and cover the VRWC Walks event at Albert Park. The Sydney:10 proved once again to be the showcase event for Athletics NSW, with <strong>Ben St Lawrence</strong> and <strong>Emily Brichacek</strong> recording strong wins over the 10km Homebush course. Tim also comments on a new concept event from South Australia, the Flinders Twilight Cross Country.<br> </p> <p>XCR’19 kicked off in fine, if rather damp, form at Jells Park with a large turn out providing plenty to talk about. St Stephens took out Men’s Premier Division, with the Know Men in Division Two recording the second fastest team time of the day. Melbourne University wheeled out their track runners to take a win in the Women’s Premier Division, with a resurgent Collingwood Harriers not too far adrift. AV CEO leads the interview list from Jells with <strong>Jack Davies, Liam Adams, James Coleman, Matt Johnson, Ciara Boyd-Squires-Long, Kelly Hetherington James Atkinson</strong> and <strong>Stu Macaulay</strong> all taking time to be grilled by the AV interview team.<br> </p> <p>In a couple of feature interview from Jells Part we speak to <strong>Virginia McCormick</strong> (nee Moloney) about her comeback post Comm Games and wedding and also talk to <strong>Stewy McSweyn</strong> about what he plans for 2019.<br> </p> <p>Tim made another planning visit to Bathurst as part of the organisation of the 2021 World Cross Country Championship and provides an update on how things are tracking. Also in Bathurst was Len Johnson… athlete, reporter & athletics columnist so Tim takes time to talk to Len about the World Cross Country and his observations of the competition over time.<br> </p> <p>Sean follows up on developments in the Caster Semenya case and also touches on the INEOS Sub 2 Marathon attempt, with Eliud Kipchoge planning to break the barrier in London later in 2019. Raelene Boyle’s recent recognition as the legitimate Olympic Gold medallist, without being given the medals, is also discussed as part of the hot topics segment.<br> </p> <p>Plenty to talk about in Episode 17…</p> <p> </p> <p>Timeline</p> <p>0:00:00 to 0:00:58 – Intro</p> <p>0:00:59 to 0:32:51 – Payton Jordan and Doha Diamond League wrap</p> <p>0:32:52 to 0:46:30 – Local & interstate results including the Great Train Race, Nail Can Hill, VRWC Albert Park, Wings for Life, Sydney:10 & Flinders Twilight XC</p> <p>0:46:31 to 1:24:54 – XCR’19 Rd 1 – Jells Park</p> <p>1:24:55 to 1:36:43 – Feature interviews with Virginia McCormick and Stewart McSweyn</p> <p>1:36:44 to 1:57:42 – Bathurst 2021 update including an interview with Len Johnson</p> <p>1:57:43 to 2:12:23 – Hot topics – Caster Semenya update, the INEOS Sun 2 attempt and Raelene Boyle</p> <p>2:12:24 to 2:16:45 – Episode wrap<br> </p>
