Off to an early start on Eurosport with the 20k walk before I have to go to work. They have put ropes made of banana leaves down into the tram lines to prevent the athletes from turning their ankles, seemingly.
I was looking at going, but seat prices were rather steep, and for the full 6 days it was quite a sizable total. I think that would put off some travelling fans.
(Last time I went to the Euros was Munich 2002 and the tickets cost very little.)
Oh, and well done to Jo Pavey. Despite watching a recording when I got home I was still yelling at the TV!
The cheapest ticket for an adult for the two sessions in a day is £65. That also includes public transport. I paid £30 for my morning ticket only at the Commonwealth games athletics at Hampden and would have paid £40 for the evening session I think making it £70. So not much difference. I think it's the cost of accommodation in Switzerland that's an issue plus given the Swiss have very few athletes of note it's not getting much in the way of crowds.
The cheapest ticket for an adult for the two sessions in a day is £65. That also includes public transport. I paid £30 for my morning ticket only at the Commonwealth games athletics at Hampden and would have paid £40 for the evening session I think making it £70. So not much difference. I think it's the cost of accommodation in Switzerland that's an issue plus given the Swiss have very few athletes of note it's not getting much in the way of crowds.
The Diamond League Weltklasse always sells out - I did expect larger crowds. Will be interesting to see if the rest of this week the crowds are better with more finals in the evening sessions.
Not really that surprised about empty seats at morning sessions though - I really think Britain is unusual in that the morning sessions at major champs are always rammed (Manchester, Glasgow & London all the same). The only other time I remember morning sessions being packed was in Sydney.
One other thing about the crowds - the selfie craze clearly hasn't reached Switzerland. When Pavey was doing her lap of honour there was plenty of high fives and autograph requests but didn't see a single selfie.
The Diamond League Weltklasse always sells out - I did expect larger crowds. Will be interesting to see if the rest of this week the crowds are better with more finals in the evening sessions.
Not really that surprised about empty seats at morning sessions though - I really think Britain is unusual in that the morning sessions at major champs are always rammed (Manchester, Glasgow & London all the same). The only other time I remember morning sessions being packed was in Sydney.
One other thing about the crowds - the selfie craze clearly hasn't reached Switzerland. When Pavey was doing her lap of honour there was plenty of high fives and autograph requests but didn't see a single selfie.
They were in Beijing too. Very hot tickets! As for the Weltklasse selling out - not surprising given the personalities all over the world that it attracts. We have to admit that over half the worlds talent at not at these Games.
Am at work so missing the evening sessions.
However looking at the sparse crowds I would like Euro Athletics to take a gamble in 2019.
The gamble being involved in the 2019 European Games either by moving the Team Championship event to the Games or the u23's Championship to the Games. I wonder if people would attend, knowing it is part of a bigger event, and being a year before The Olympics, seeing young athletes at a multi sport event for the first time before the BIG event.
Am at work so missing the evening sessions.
However looking at the sparse crowds I would like Euro Athletics to take a gamble in 2019.
The gamble being involved in the 2019 European Games either by moving the Team Championship event to the Games or the u23's Championship to the Games. I wonder if people would attend, knowing it is part of a bigger event, and being a year before The Olympics, seeing young athletes at a multi sport event for the first time before the BIG event.
I think the best way to attract crowds is to hold nearly all the events in Britain!! It can't have escaped the notice of the organising bodies how well British crowds support athletics and multi-sport events.
I think the best way to attract crowds is to hold nearly all the events in Britain!! It can't have escaped the notice of the organising bodies how well British crowds support athletics and multi-sport events.
They were in Beijing too. Very hot tickets! As for the Weltklasse selling out - not surprising given the personalities all over the world that it attracts. We have to admit that over half the worlds talent at not at these Games.
The Olympics were a national celebration for China. Wonder if morning sessions of world athletics championships would be so well supported there today though.
The Olympics were a national celebration for China. Wonder if morning sessions of world athletics championships would be so well supported there today though.
Lynsey Sharp looked great there - impressed with both her & Eilidh that they seem to look fresh and not carrying over any physical and/or emotional baggage from Glasgow. I would love Lynsey to win here & get her big moment on the podium which she was robbed of in 2012.
And imagine how annoyed Andy Vermin will be if she has another medal to talk about.
Vicaut out of the 100m according to Eurosport. Just Lemaitre vs the Brits now
harry has no excuse not to be top 2 now! i hope he makes it.
semi final 2 compared to semi final 3 is strange. how have the organisers got away with arranging the semis like that?
Yes also reported in the french press that it is the end of his season
Good for the Brits but not for the neutrals. dents the French relay team too
french relay have had bad luck in recent times. lemaitre had to pull out after the 100m final in moscow and remy pulled out at the start line of the 4x100m in the bahamas! however if the USA relay team lose their medals, they do move up to bronze in london. every cloud.
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Bren has won more than Jo, although less than the great Kip Keino.
It has been for years sadly.
The cheapest ticket for an adult for the two sessions in a day is £65. That also includes public transport. I paid £30 for my morning ticket only at the Commonwealth games athletics at Hampden and would have paid £40 for the evening session I think making it £70. So not much difference. I think it's the cost of accommodation in Switzerland that's an issue plus given the Swiss have very few athletes of note it's not getting much in the way of crowds.
The Diamond League Weltklasse always sells out - I did expect larger crowds. Will be interesting to see if the rest of this week the crowds are better with more finals in the evening sessions.
Not really that surprised about empty seats at morning sessions though - I really think Britain is unusual in that the morning sessions at major champs are always rammed (Manchester, Glasgow & London all the same). The only other time I remember morning sessions being packed was in Sydney.
One other thing about the crowds - the selfie craze clearly hasn't reached Switzerland. When Pavey was doing her lap of honour there was plenty of high fives and autograph requests but didn't see a single selfie.
They were in Beijing too. Very hot tickets! As for the Weltklasse selling out - not surprising given the personalities all over the world that it attracts. We have to admit that over half the worlds talent at not at these Games.
However looking at the sparse crowds I would like Euro Athletics to take a gamble in 2019.
The gamble being involved in the 2019 European Games either by moving the Team Championship event to the Games or the u23's Championship to the Games. I wonder if people would attend, knowing it is part of a bigger event, and being a year before The Olympics, seeing young athletes at a multi sport event for the first time before the BIG event.
Exactly.
find out next year
And imagine how annoyed Andy Vermin will be if she has another medal to talk about.
No excuses about tiredness and age now!
harry has no excuse not to be top 2 now! i hope he makes it.
semi final 2 compared to semi final 3 is strange. how have the organisers got away with arranging the semis like that?
Yes also reported in the french press that it is the end of his season
Good for the Brits but not for the neutrals. dents the French relay team too
french relay have had bad luck in recent times. lemaitre had to pull out after the 100m final in moscow and remy pulled out at the start line of the 4x100m in the bahamas! however if the USA relay team lose their medals, they do move up to bronze in london. every cloud.
What with tents being blown around the warm up track and Gabby's hairdo struggling to stay "just so", it almost looks exciting.