Athletics
Tokyo Olympics Day 8, 30th July Athletics LIVE: Kamalpreet Kaur shines while Seema Punia and Sreeshankar Murali are knocked out - Updates, results, commentary, blog
Follow all the latest news and updates as Indians compete in women's discus throw and men's long jump
Seema Punia and Kamalpreet Kaur (Source: Athletics Federation of India)
A day that started with so much enthusiasm and positivity eventually ended with disappointment once again here on the second day of athletics at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sreeshankar Murali had a rather disappointing outing in the men's long jump qualification as he only managed to get the best effort of 7.69m which was never going to be enough to qualify for the finals.
India would be happy with Kamalpreet Kaur's qualification to the finals in what was the only major positive for the day not just in athletics but across all sports.
At the end of the day in the final event, we saw Elaine Thompson-Herah winning the gold and setting a new Olympic record in the process as well in the women's 100m event with a time of 10.61s.
That's all for today and thank you very much for joining us in the coverage.
Live Updates
- 31 July 2021 1:10 PM GMT
That's all for today
What a way to end the day.
Thank you everyone for joining in and do follow The Bridge as we continue our coverage tomorrow of the Tokyo Olympics.
- 31 July 2021 1:03 PM GMT
Women's 100m Final
TAKE A BOW ELAINE THOMPSON-HERAH!!!!!!!
Many doubted that after the Rio Olympics when she was plagued with injuries, that whether she'll be able to reach the same heights again in Tokyo.
But she's not only defended her title but also managed to break the Olympic record in the process.
- 31 July 2021 12:59 PM GMT
Women's 100m Final
It's a clean sweep for Jamaica once again.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finishes second and Shericka Jackson finishes third. The domination of Jamaica continues.
- 31 July 2021 12:54 PM GMT
Women's 100m Final
ELAINE THOMPSON-HERAH!!!!!!!
The Jamaican wins the gold and also sets a new Olympic record with a time of 10.61s
- 31 July 2021 12:51 PM GMT
Women's 100m Final
The final event of the day is here and it's the big one.
Can Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce secure her third gold medal in the 100m event at the Olympics?
- 31 July 2021 11:27 AM GMT
Disappointing end for Sreeshankar
Well, we were definitely hoping for a lot more from the 22-year-old but his campaign ends rather disappointingly.
Read the full match report here
- 31 July 2021 11:04 AM GMT
Men's Long Jump Qualification - Group B
ALL OVER FOR SREESHANKAR MURALI :(
His third attempt of 7.43 is once again nowhere near the mark that he needed to hit to qualify for the finals.
Based on the performances in the other group it can be confirmed that Sreeshankar is knocked out from the qualification round.
- 31 July 2021 11:01 AM GMT
Men's Long Jump Qualification - Group B
WARRIOR MENTALITY FROM TAJAY GAYLE
Tajay Gayle, who a couple of minutes ago looked like he was down and out after injuring his knee, comes back with a heavily strapped left foot and hits the 8.14m mark.
However, he might have further aggravated that injury in the process.
- 31 July 2021 10:57 AM GMT
Men's Long Jump Qualification - Group B
Sreeshankar Murali slips to 11th
As all the athletes complete their second attempts, things are not looking for Sreeshankar Murali as he's currently ranked 11th in the group.
- 31 July 2021 10:46 AM GMT
Men's Long Jump Qualification - Group B
MAJOR INJURY UPDATE
World No. 1 Tajay Gayle is in some serious discomfort as he landed on his second attempt. It looks like that's the end for the Jamaican at the Tokyo Olympics.
