Marlon Devonish Eyes European Championships with Optimism

Strategic Insights -

Godiva Harrier Marlon Devonish is optimistic about his chances at the Norwich Union European Trials, citing a series of excellent runs over the past month. He posted a personal best for 100 meters by just three one-hundredths of a second when he clocked 10.16 in Asafa Powell's world record race at Gateshead in June. Devonish's 200 meters form is also coming to a peak, as evident from his winning 20.53 run in Athens, where he won Olympic relay gold.

Key Takeaways:

  • Marlon Devonish aims to peak for the Manchester test with places in the Great Britain team for the European Championships at stake.
  • He has been consistently running in the 10.1s for the 100 meters, a new personal best for him.
  • Devonish's 200 meters form is also coming together nicely, with a winning 20.53 run in Athens.
  • He may opt for just the 200 meters in Sweden based on his experiences at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
  • Devonish believes he can get medals in both the 100 and 200 meters and will discuss strategy with his coach Tony Lester.
  • Godiva Harrier Tina Brown fractures her left leg at the European Cup in Malaga, forcing her out of the trials and potentially costing her the AAA 3,000 meters steeplechase title.

Statistics:

  • Devonish clocked 10.16 in Asafa Powell's world record race at Gateshead in June, just three one-hundredths of a second off his personal best.
  • His winning 20.53 run in Athens marked a peak in his 200 meters form.
  • Brown ran through the pain in the European Cup in Malaga after fracturing her left leg, ultimately securing a valuable point for Britain.

Sources:

  • DevonishStatement (Marlon Devonish's personal website)
  • Coventry Telegraph.