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get into the playoffs in April, Ill be curious

in Gästbuch 27.12.2019 07:52
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Scottish brothers Callum and Derek Hawkins are among the five-strong Great Britain marathon squad for this summers Rio Olympics. Basket Nike Solde . UK Athletics and the British Olympic Association announced the squad on Tuesday, two days on from the Virgin London Marathon.Sundays event saw Callum Hawkins and Tsegai Tewelde - the first and second Britons across the line respectively in the mens marathon, who both ran under the required time for Rio - qualify automatically. Derek Hawkins, the elder of the two siblings, joins them having been selected after he was the third British man to finish on Sunday, also hitting the Olympic standard.Alongside the trio, Alyson Dixon and Sonia Samuels also made it into the squad. Both had already run the qualifying time in Berlin last September, and Dixon sealed her spot as the first Briton home in the womens marathon on Sunday, while Samuels booked her place as the second.It was also announced on Tuesday that 50 kilometre race walker Dominic King had been selected to represent Great Britain in Rio for what will be his second Olympics. Team GB will be represented in this summers Olympic marathon by Tsegai Tewelde, who has only completed the distance once in a competitive race They are the first six members of the athletics squad for Rio, with the rest of the team to be announced in the coming months.Callum Hawkins, 23, who came eighth overall on Sunday, with Tewelde 12th and Derek Hawkins 14th, said: The aim was to finish top two in the London Marathon so I am really happy.Rio was my main goal in the race and I didnt care about the time so Im delighted with my position and securing selection.Dixon said: It feels like a dream come true and hasnt really sunk in. Going to the Olympics is something I have dreamed of for 20 years.The 37-year-old came 13th on Sunday, one place ahead of Samuels.The selected athletes are:Callum Hawkins, 23, Kilbarchan Athletics ClubDerek Hawkins, 26, Leeds City/Kilbarchan Athletics ClubTsegai Tewelde, 26, Shettleston HarriersAlyson Dixon, 37, Sunderland StrollersSonia Samuels, 36, Sale HarriersDominic King (50km Race Walk), 32, Colchester Harriers Also See: Team GB Air Max 97 Pas Cher Homme . 1 overall pick in the draft by the Houston Texans, is recovering from sports hernia surgery. Air Force 1 Pas Cher France .5 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, a deal that covers his final two arbitration seasons. http://www.pascherbasketnike.fr/france-air-force-1-solde.html .The surgery was performed by Dr. William Meyers at the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia.Letestu had three goals and two assists in nine games before being injured in late October.The 29-year-old has 54 goals and 65 assists in 273 career NHL games, including 39 goals and 51 assists in 188 games with the Blue Jackets.TSNs Jack Armstrong offers his thoughts on the Christmas Day extravaganza, including the Nets struggles, the improvement of Serge Ibaka, the feisty Mario Chalmers, the performance of Chandler Parsons and the lane presence of DeAndre Jordan. 1. BROOKLYN NETS: I know Brook Lopez is a good player but come on now. The Chicago Bulls didnt have Derrick Rose and Luol Deng wasnt suited up and they get their tails kicked at home. What I see is a team thats disjointed and just not on the same page in terms of what the plan is. Injuries and the lack of practice time with a healthy group have been factors no doubt but when I see inconsistent effort and lack of fire/passion, then I wonder. I think we all thought this team would be so much better. Now what? Tough decision for GM Billy King. Theyve gone all in with this group and it will be a difficult fix. 2. SERGE IBAKA (Thunder): Each time I watch him, Im more and more impressed with what I see. Hes continuing to improve his game and has become a very nice third piece to compliment Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Plays the game very hard. Relentless in his rebounding effort, finishes in the lane and has become so much more confident in his face-up game and jump shot. He was so raw when he first entered the league but not anymore. Its a true testament to his work ethic. 3. MARIO CHALMERS (Heat): Doesnt get a lot of attention on this team yet hes a feisty perimeter defender and gets the ball to the right places at the right time. Is a guy that can hurt you with the 3-point shot and loves the big moment. Perfect complimentary fit for this club. You dont need to run a lot of plays for him and the style of play is good for his game. Basket Air Force 1 Pas Cher. Has a really good motor and compete level and playing with such great players has taught him to slow down and concentrate on making the smart play which he does with better consistency. 4. CHANDLER PARSONS (Rockets): Never thought hed be this good as a pro when he came out of the University of Florida. Not a big, strong guy and when you look at him, hes far from a physically imposing figure yet at an explosive/demanding position, hes more than held his own. His performance yesterday against the Spurs was one of pure efficiency and productivity with 21 points, six rebounds and six assists. He makes you guard him from deep (5- 3 Pointers) and has a neat change of pace with his ball skills. Plays the game at a controlled speed yet with superb energy and awareness. A keeper. 5. DE ANDRE JORDAN (Clippers): He gives his team the lane presence that is so important to win consistently in the NBA. Gets 13 rebounds and six blocks against the Warriors and takes only terrific high percentage shots in the lane, usually on offensive rebounds or off of Chris Paul penetration for dunks. As we get into the playoffs in April, Ill be curious to see if Doc Rivers continues to play him major minutes, particularly late in games with his shaky free-throw shooting. Rivers has made it a point of emphasis to play him and boost his stock and compliment him and its paid dividends in an improved player. With coaches leaning towards playing small and adding skill to the court in bigger games, this will be an interesting dynamic to watch develop. ' ' '

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