Gillick expects fast track to surprise

THE ‘very fast’ track in Osaka where the world championship medals will be decided the week after next will throw up some surprises, according to Ireland’s double European indoor 400m champion, David Gillick.

“Apparently it is appointed in such a way that the wind helps the athletes the whole way around the 400m,” he said. “I am looking forward to racing on it.”

The Nagai stadium where the championships take place, went though extensive renovation in advance of the IAAF’s biennial showpiece and the track and runways were resurfaced.