Oslo Bislett Results For Middle and Long Distance

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By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)

Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)

OSLO — Exxon Mobil Bislett Games 2011

Picture 1 - Halima Hachlaf from Morocco winning the 800m women race

Morocco's 22-year old Halima Hachlaf has beaten the reigning world champion Caster Semenya in the women's 800m at the Bislett Games yesterday. She produced a sprint finish to pip Semenya and second-placed Russian Mariya Savinova (1min 58.44sec) in a world lead time of 1min 58.27sec. Former world champion and Olympic silver medallist Janeth Jepkosgei of Kenya came in fourth, while Britain's Jenny Meadows, who won world championship bronze behind Semenya and Jepkosgei in 2009, in fifth. 

Semenya commented that she is happy with the result and she told that she is slowly coming back to her personal best time of 1min 55.45. Even though she feels that she is not there yet, over time she feels that she is progressing towards it. This can be seen from the improvement in her recent performances.

1500m Men
1 Nicholas Kiptanui Kemboi KEN 3:37.25
2 Hillary Kipkorir Maiyo KEN 3:37.27
3 Imad Touil ALG 3:37.47
4 Jack Bolas USA 3:38.39
5 Stefan Eberhardt GER 3:39.09
6 Hamza Driouch QAT 3:39.53
7 Morten Munkholm DEN 3:39.73
8 Fikadu Dejene ETH 3:40.60

3000m Steeplechase Men
1 Paul Kipsiele Koech KEN 8:01.83 4
2 Brimin Kiprop Kipruto KEN 8:05.40 2
3 Roba Gari ETH 8:10.41 1
4 Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad FRA 8:14.38
5 Patrick Kipkirui Langat KEN 8:16.17
6 Hillary Kipsang Yego KEN 8:20.75
7 Benjamin Kiplagat UGA 8:21.76
8 Bjørnar Ustad Kristensen NOR 8:23.19

Results - Women - 800 Metres Pos Athlete Nat Mark Pts

800m Women
1 Halima Hachlaf MAR 1:58.27 4
2 Mariya Savinova RUS 1:58.44 2
3 Caster Semenya RSA 1:58.61 1
4 Janeth Jepkosgei Busienei KEN 1:59.05
5 Jennifer Meadows GBR 1:59.27
6 Yuliya Rusanova RUS 1:59.65
7 Lucia Klocová SVK 1:59.92
8 Svetlana Klyuka RUS 1:59.97

5000m Women
1 Meseret Defar ETH 14:37.32 4
2 Sentayehu Ejigu ETH 14:37.50 2
3 Genzebe Dibaba ETH 14:37.56 1
4 Meselech Melkamu ETH 14:39.44
5 Emebet Anteneh ETH 14:43.29
6 Priscah Jepleting Cherono KEN 14:43.30
7 Dolores Checa ESP 14:46.30
8 Wude Ayalew ETH 14:49.36

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By Narayanan

Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes do a marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners do sub-4 hours for the marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’  by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).

He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.