Athletics: British Long-Jump Duo Attack Helsinki Qualifying Marks

Birmingham Post › January 18, 2005

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Britain's two best long-jumpers yesterday launched a scathing attack on the qualifying standards for this year's World Championships.

Birchfield Harrier Nathan Morgan and British No 1 Chris Tomlinson described the 8.20 metre mark as 'ridiculous' and likely to encourage 'bogus personal bests' as desperate athletes seek to qualify for August's meeting in Helsinki.

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Athletics: British Long-Jump Duo Attack Helsinki Qualifying Marks

The two men met in Birmingham yesterday to promote next month's indoor athletics grand prix at the ...

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