Five things to look forward to on day three in Kujawy Pomorze

The final day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26 brings the championships to a close with a packed programme of 12 thrilling finals, where titles will be decided and the last medals awarded across a range of disciplines.

 

Long jump stars take centre stage

The men’s long jump has been one of the most competitive disciplines of the indoor season so far, so Sunday’s final could feature huge jumps and tiny margins.

Among the contenders are world indoor and outdoor champion Mattia Furlani, two-time Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou, 2019 world champion Tajay Gayle, European indoor champion Bozhidar Saraboyukov and 2017 world champion Luvo Manyonga – all of whom have shown the ability to deliver big performances on the international stage.

One well-timed jump is all that’s needed to secure the title.

 

Four frantic laps to glory

Championship 800m racing – especially indoors – often comes down to positioning and timing, and the women’s final here should be no different.

Pre-event favourite and Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will hope to steer clear of any jostling, though, as she aims to win her first world title. A month after breaking the world short track record, the Briton’s main focus will be on medals, not times.

How the race unfolds – whether fast from the gun or a more tactical affair – will play a crucial role in determining who comes out on top.

 

Middle-distance madness

As is the case in the 800m, the men’s 1500m indoors is an event where anything can happen and tactical awareness is key.

World champion Isaac Nader will be looking to add an indoor global crown to his medal collection, but he’ll be up against 2022 world indoor 800m champion Mariano Garcia and European indoor 800m champion Samuel Chapple, among others.

Expect a tightly contested race that could be settled in the final metres.

 

Clash of world champions in sprint hurdles

The women’s 60m hurdles was one of the closest contest at last year’s World Indoors, and the top two finishers from that race will renew their rivalry in Kujawy Pomorze.

Two-time world champion and world record-holder Devynne Charlton takes on outdoor world champion Ditaji Kambundji in one of the most mouth-watering contests of the championships. Add in home favourite Pia Skrzyszowska and two-time European indoor champion Nadine Visser and it could go down as a race for the ages.

Clean hurdling and a sharp start will be essential for anyone hoping to reach the podium.

 

Hosts hopeful for final flourish in relays

The championships will conclude with the always-entertaining 4x400m relays, with both the men’s and women’s titles up for grabs.

The mixed 4x400m took place on Saturday, which brought hosts Poland their first medal of the championships. They will be hopeful of securing at least one more relay medal, if not two, in the men’s and women’s events.

It sets the stage for a fitting finale to the championships, with one last opportunity for athletes to deliver a memorable performance.