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Agata Forkasiewicz
Agata Forkasiewicz (born 13 January 1994) is a Polish sprinter. She competed at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics and 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships. She was selected to represent Poland at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay event. Competition record 1Disqualified in the final Personal bests Outdoor *100 metres – 11.46 (+0.4 m/s, Kraków 2016) *200 metres – 23.53 (+0.9 m/s, Amsterdam 2016) Indoor * 60 metres – 7.28 (Toruń 2017) *200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slightl ... – 23.63 (Toruń 2016) References External links * * Agata Forkasiewiczat the ''Polski Związek Lekkiej Atletyki'' * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Forkasiewicz, Agata 1994 births Living people Polish female sprinters World Athleti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław
Wrocław (; german: Breslau, or . ; Silesian German: ''Brassel'') is a city in southwestern Poland and the largest city in the historical region of Silesia. It lies on the banks of the River Oder in the Silesian Lowlands of Central Europe, roughly from the Baltic Sea to the north and from the Sudeten Mountains to the south. , the official population of Wrocław is 672,929, with a total of 1.25 million residing in the metropolitan area, making it the third largest city in Poland. Wrocław is the historical capital of Silesia and Lower Silesia. Today, it is the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. The history of the city dates back over a thousand years; at various times, it has been part of the Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Habsburg monarchy of Austria, the Kingdom of Prussia and Germany. Wrocław became part of Poland again in 1945 as part of the Recovered Territories, the result of extensive border changes and expulsions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 European Athletics U23 Championships
The 2015 European Athletics U23 Championships were the 10th edition of the biennial athletics competition between European athletes under the age of twenty-three. It was held in Tallinn, Estonia from 8 to 12 July. Medal summary Men Women Medal table Participation According to an unofficial count, 934 athletes from 45 countries participated in the event. References External linksEuropean Athletics Association {{European athletics champs 2013 International athletics competitions hosted by Estonia European Athletics U23 Championships Athletics U23 European Athletics U23 Championships The European Athletics U23 Championships is a biennial athletics competition for European athletes under the age of 23, which is organized by the European Athletic Association. The oldest of the 'age-group' track and field events held by Europe ... Sports competitions in Tallinn 2015 in youth sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 European Athletics Indoor Championships
The 2017 European Athletics Indoor Championships were held between 3 and 5 March 2017 at the Kombank Arena in Belgrade, Serbia Serbia (, ; Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), officially the Republic of Serbia (Serbian language, Serbian: , , ), is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, Southeastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Bas .... This was the second time this event was held in the city after the 1969 edition then known as the European Indoor Games, and the first time in more than 30 years that the competition was held in Eastern Europe. The three-day competition featured 13 men's and 13 women's athletics events and took place over two morning and three afternoon sessions. The decision of Belgrade as the host-city was announced on 4 May 2014 in Frankfurt am Main, beating bids from Istanbul and Polish city Toruń. The host nation's leading athlete was Ivana Španović, who returned to defend her European indoor title in the long jump ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 European Athletics Championships – Women's 4 × 100 Metres Relay
The women's 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2016 European Athletics Championships took place at the Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam), Olympic Stadium on 9 and 10 July. Records Schedule Results Round 1 First 3 in each heat (Q) and 2 best performers (q) advance to the Final. Final Results {{DEFAULTSORT:2016 European Athletics Championships, Women's 4 x 100 Metres Relay Events at the 2016 European Athletics Championships, Relay 4 x 100 W Relays at the European Athletics Championships 2016 in women's athletics ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 European Athletics Championships – Women's 200 Metres
The women's 200 metres at the 2016 European Athletics Championships took place at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population of 907,976 within the city proper, 1,558,755 in the urban ar ... on 6 and 7 July. Records Schedule Results Round 1 First 3 in each heat (Q) and the next fastest 4 (q) advance to the Semifinals. Wind:Heat 1: +0.9 m/s, Heat 2: +1.1 m/s, Heat 3: +0.2 m/s, Heat 4: +0.7 m/s Semifinals First 2 in each heat (Q) and the next fastest 2 (q) advance to the Semifinals. Wind:Heat 1: 0.0 m/s, Heat 2: 0.0 m/s, Heat 3: +1.3 m/s *Athletes who received a bye to the semifinals Final Wind: -0.4 m/s [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population of 907,976 within the city proper, 1,558,755 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amsterdam was founded at the mouth of the Amstel River that was dammed to control flooding; the city's name derives from the Amstel dam. Originally a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became a major world port during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, when the Netherlands was an economic powerhouse. Amsterdam is the leading center for finance and trade, as well as a hub of production of secular art. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the city expanded and many new neighborhoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 European Athletics Championships
The 2016 European Athletics Championships was held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, between 6 and 10 July 2016. It was the first time the Netherlands hosted the event. Due to 2016 being an Olympic year, there was no racewalking and the marathon competition was replaced by half marathon. The Russian team did not participate due to the suspension of the All-Russia Athletic Federation by the International Association of Athletics Federations. However, Yuliya Stepanova was individually cleared by the IAAF to compete as an independent athlete; she participated in the European championships under the flag of the European Athletic Association. Germany and Great Britain topped the medal table with 16, with Poland won 12 medals. Poland wins and topped the victory column with 6 gold medals (Germany & Great Britain tied with 5). Event schedule Results Men Track Field Women Track Field Medal table Participating nations Athletes from a total of 50 member federations of the Eu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Women's 60 Metres
The women's 60 metres at the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships took place on March 19, 2016. Coming into these championships, world 200 champion Dafne Schippers and Barbara Pierre shared the fastest time in the world at 7.00. During the heats both ran 7.02, but in the semis, Schippers' slow start made her vulnerable as Elaine Thompson beat her to the line. In the final, the start proved to be important, Pierre got out well with Thompson, Michelle-Lee Ahye and Asha Philip. The number 4 sprinter in the season Marie Josée Ta Lou was literally left in the blocks, yet 5 steps into the race, she had drawn even with Schippers. After spotting the leaders a step, Schippers got into her superior top end speed and ran down everybody, except Pierre, Thompson losing silver in the last step. Results Heats Qualification: First 3 (Q) and next 6 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals. Semifinals Qualification: First 2 (Q) and next 2 fastest (q) qualified for the final. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portland, Oregon
Portland (, ) is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, Portland is the county seat of Multnomah County, the most populous county in Oregon. Portland had a population of 652,503, making it the 26th-most populated city in the United States, the sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, after Seattle. Approximately 2.5 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous in the United States. About half of Oregon's population resides within the Portland metropolitan area. Named after Portland, Maine, the Oregon settlement began to be populated in the 1840s, near the end of the Oregon Trail. Its water access provided convenient transportation of goods, and the timber industry was a major force in the city's early economy. At the turn of the 20th century, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 World Championships In Athletics – Women's 4 × 100 Metres Relay
The women's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Beijing National Stadium on 29 August. Summary It is a rare chance for all the best athletes in a country to get together to run a relay, it takes a major championship. In the heats, Canada, the Netherlands and Trinidad and Tobago set National Records to get to the finals, T&T did so while resting anchor runner Semoy Hackett for the finals. Jamaica rested two, Veronica Campbell-Brown and Elaine Thompson, but not their superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, in order to make six girls eligible for medals. Jamaica was the number one qualifier. USA ran their A team, to assure qualification but not resting their workhorse Allyson Felix even though Tori Bowie, Dezerea Bryant and Kaylin Whitney had been listed as their entries, unlisted Jasmine Todd anchored. In the finals Jamaica was out early with Campbell-Brown and a quick handoff to Natasha Morrison. Kseniya Ryzhova left too ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beijing, China
} Beijing ( ; ; ), alternatively romanized as Peking ( ), is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the center of power and development of the country. Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 million residents. It has an administrative area of , the third in the country after Guangzhou and Shanghai. It is located in Northern China, and is governed as a municipality under the direct administration of the State Council with 16 urban, suburban, and rural districts.Figures based on 2006 statistics published in 2007 National Statistical Yearbook of China and available online at archive. Retrieved 21 April 2009. Beijing is mostly surrounded by Hebei Province with the exception of neighboring Tianjin to the southeast; together, the three divisions form the Jingjinji megalopolis and the national capital region of China. Beijing is a global city and one of the world's leading centres for culture, diplomacy, politics, finance, bus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 European Athletics U23 Championships – Women's 4 × 100 Metres Relay
The women's 4x100 metres relay event at the 2015 European Athletics U23 Championships was held in Tallinn, Estonia, at Kadriorg Stadium on 12 July. Medalists Results Final 12 July Heats 12 July Heat 1 Heat 2 Participation According to an unofficial count, 50 athletes from 12 countries participated in the event. References {{DEFAULTSORT:2015 European Athletics Championships, Womens 4 x 100 metres relay 4 x 100 metres relay 4 (four) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 3 and preceding 5. It is the smallest semiprime and composite number, and is considered unlucky in many East Asian cultures. In mathematics Four is the smallest c ... Relays at the European Athletics U23 Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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