Amid searing heat that reached 102 degrees, and no shelter provided at the venue from the sun all day, it was a tough day out for even the most experienced sprinters. As it was though, some encouraging performances from most concerned will send them back to the UK next Saturday (15th) knowing that this summer promises potential rich rewards.
Former European relay gold medalist James Ellington, and World Cup gold medalist Dwayne Grant, locked horns in both sprints, with Ellington coming out on top - just - on both occasions. He clocked 10.59s for the 100m - his fastest ever start to a campaign - while Grant clocked 10.67s. Young David Bolarinwa completed a one-two-three for Trackspeed1 in third, timing the second fastest time of his life of 10.74s.
In the 200m, Ellington crossed the line in 21.37s, Grant in 21.43, with Bolarinwa trailing in third in 22.02s, heavily affected by the intense afternoon sun.
James Ellington (left) and Dwayne Grant lock horns in the 200m
Ellington pips Grant in the 100m at Lake Brantley
The one other event Trackspeed1 were involved in was the 4x100m relay where expectation was high for a fast time, but the mid-day heat combined with no competition at all, saw a solo quartet complete the lap in a rather tame 41.34s.
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