World Junior Champs: Five Great Stories

Courtesy of IAAF
One of the best kept secrets in the sport of track & field is the World Junior Championships. Spencer Nel, adidas global sports marketing athletics manager told us that this is his favorite week and favorite track meet. Tall words for a man who sees so many major events. Thanks to Nick Davies, IAAF Head of Communications, we have the ability to receive great stories and results each day! Here are our picks for the first day. Remember, more at iaaf.org! Don't miss the coverage!

1. Gemili still coming to terms with selection for World Juniors and Olympic Games

2. Alessia Trost hopes advice from Italian superstars Di Martino and Simeoni will assist in High Jump encounter with Kuchina

3. Ten Athletes to follow in Barcelona 2012, by Phil Minshull, for IAAF

4. A dozen head to head duels to delight at Barcelona 2012, World Juniors, by Phil Minshull, IAAF

5. World Junior Champs Timetable & Results