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Jefferson Peréz: "I have not yet reached my limit"
Jefferson Peréz made world headlines in Atlanta, striking the first
ever Olympic gold for Ecuador in the 20 km walk to become the
youngest Olympic Champion in the history of race walking. In the
18th World Race Walking Cup in Podebrady, Perez confirmed his
talent, clocking 1:18:24 to win the fastest race ever competed over
the distance, with six walkers finishing under 1:19.
Didoni makes his forecast for 20km Walking Winner tomorrow
Milanese walking star Michele Didoni gave his forecast
for the winner of the 20km men's race which takes place tomorrow here in Podebrady:
"It's Perez or Korzeniowski". But then, maybe Michele himself could be in with a fighting
chance - he certainly hasn't thrown in his walking shoes yet!
Olympic clash in Podebrady
All of the Olympic race walking medallists will be
competing in Podebrady, but the battle to watch will be between Perez and Korzeniowski.
Perez might have needed holding up after he had crossed the line in Atlanta, but nothing
will hold him back in Podebrady, he's in his best shape ever!
Can Chinese fireworks work again?
Following on from Paul Warburton's account of
the last World Race Walking Cup in Peking, Nicolas Davies looks at China's chances of repeating
her victories in Podebrady: Fireworks in store!
Italy promises a campaign on all fronts
Italy is sending a formidable squad, equally balanced
in the men's 50km and 20km and women's 10km, to Podebrady for the 18th edition of the IAAF World Race
Walking Cup on April 19-20.
The Russians are coming
Until the disintegration of the Soviet Bloc,
USSR race walkers were renowned for their prowess and much of their consistency has been retained by
the Russians. The Russian teams will be pulling out all of the stops in Podebrady in both men's and
women's events and will be worthy opponents to the Chinese for the team awards.
Battle of the giants
The 18th IAAF World Race Walking Cup will be
the greatest meeting of champions in the history of the event. You may not know Podebrady, but this beautiful
spa town in the centre of the Czech Republic just a few kilometres from Prague has drawn more champions
than any other venue since the Cup's foundation in 1961.
Race walking: flying with your feet on the ground
With its origins going way back to the days of the English "footmen", race walking is one of the greatest paradoxes
in athletics: trying to progress at the greatest possible speed without breaking into a run. We take a look at the
history and the rules governing this discipline.
Beijing95: in the Wake of the Dragon
Just as Kenya has dominated Cross Country, so China looks set to lead the field in
Race Walking. Or was that just a home game advantage?
Paul Warburton reports for the IAAF on the last World Race Walking Cup.
A Word from IAAF President Dr Primo Nebiolo
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