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Discussion of article Gerd Kanter on WADA´s trust list:

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The Olympic Champion and the former World Champion GERD KANTER (Estonia) is on the WADA´s Trust List.

During the past fifteen years his samples have been so consistent that there is no doubt Kanter is CLEAN. It's a rare achievement as there are very few athletes listed on the WADA Trust List. TRUST list of WADA. However, he will continue to be tested by the his local system, the Estonian Anti-Doping Agency.

Gerd Kanter

PB 73.38, Helsingborg, 2006 (NR, all-time 3rd)

PB (indoor 69,51), 2009…

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Discussion of article Discus tech: 10 fixes to throw farther. #10:

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In the following sequence of articles I will give you ten technical tips that will help you become a better discus thrower. I've written them as tips so they are simple and user friendly. Please remember, these tips are based on my experiences in track and field and shall not be understood as a fact or the only way to do it.
#10 Keep your head down

I used to have this rather weird movement with my head I threw the discus while watching the sky (UFOs, birds, couple of drones here and…

I put a mark on 50 m and then do 30-40 throws at 85%. Last 5-10 throws I do at 95%.

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Vésteinn once told me there was someone who benched 110kg and threw 65+ in discus.

Discussion of article Secret of success revealed! Seppo Räty: We were all drunk at Finland-Sweden International:

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Legendary javelin thrower Seppo Räty recalled his performance at Finnkampen (a dual between Finland-Sweden, also known as Swerigekampen) where he was drunk during the competition and gulped more between attempts.

"Finnish javeliners didn´t focus on match with Swedes, we took it with humor," Räty reminded.

The last time a Swedish thrower won the competition was back in 1989 when Peter Borglund threw the new Swedish record of 84.76m.

"It was really this one time when I was sober during…

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Discussion of article Roman Avramenko tested positive:

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IAAF announced that javelin thrower Roman Avramenko who finished 5th in Moscow has been tested positive. Until opening of B-sample he is temporarly banned.

Avramenko´s personal best is 84.48m thrown this year.

Discussion of article Great throwing seen in Berlin - class act from Abakumova and Harting, VIDEOS:

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ISTAF 2013, Berlin, 1. Seotember

Germany star Robert Harting won the men's discus with 69.02m (226' 5"), close to his 2013 best of 69.91m (229' 4"). Compatriot Martin Wierig completed a German 1-2 with his 66.73m. His best this year stands on 67.46m.

Robert Urbanek (POL) was third with 64.97m. The most satisfying fact for him is probably a victory over Piotr Malachowski (also Polish), current world leader with 71.84m (235' 8"). Malachowski was 4th with 64.89m.

Sebastian Dietz in the men´s…

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Discussion of article Cadée throws 65.19m at Flame Games:

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Erik Cadée (NED) competed at Flame Games yesterday to take victory in front of his homecrowd. Decent 65.19m was enough to win over Robert Urbanek (POL) who threw 65.03m.

Ehsan Hadadi was third with 64.27m.

Discussion of article Kanter Gets Back to His Best Days:

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Gerd Kanter and Piotr Malachowski knocked heads in Kohila today. The ERGO Athletics Final was expected to be a class-act from discus throwers–and these neighbors did not disappoint.

Kanter, winner of nine major medals and one of the most successful discus throwers on planet, was really firing atmosphere. His 67.59m (221' 9") in Kohila puts him to 5th on the 2013 world list. A couple of days ago he took overall Diamond League victory in Zürich and built on that success in Kohila. It will be…

Discussion of article Ryan Whiting puts 22.03m to take revange in Zürich:

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Discussion of article Tribute to Gerd Kanter (2002-2012):

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Discussion of article Kanter takes 50 000€, Harting a bag of chocolate:

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Diamond League meet in Zürich was held yesterday. It was a final for discus throwers and turned out as surprise.

Gerd Kanter won with his best this year 67.02m and jackpotted to 50000$. Robert Harting was second with 66.83m. "I am not angry, at least my bag is full on chocolate" he said.

Kanter was obviously happy: "I got my time off after Moscow and focused on training. I expected something like that, it was a positive surprise for everybody."

Ehsan Hadadi was third with 66.03m.

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Discussion of article Harting will stop protesting:

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World champion Robert Harting will stop a protest at the Diamond League meeting held in Zürich on Thursday.

He refused to participate in Stockholm protesting against favoring of track events by organizers.

Besides him it will be a high-class competition in Zürich since Piotr Malachowski and Gerd Kanter announced their participation. Martin Wierig who finished fourth in Moscow will also be throwing as well as legendary Virgilijus Alekna. Iran´s star Ehsan Hadadi does his best to be at his…

Discussion of article Harting reverses his way past Malachowski - VIDEO:

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Robert Harting won at Kimili Skolimowskiej Memorial held yesterday in Warsaw. His best was 68.60m which he threw with a reverse technique (he is new to this). Harting typically uses a fixed-feet finish. Check video below.

Piotr Malachowski was second with 67.07m, Ehsan Hadadi followed him with 64.73m. Full results available here: http://www.domtel-sport.pl/insidethecode/files/4076-pl.pdf

Harting with reverse:

Discussion of article Harting Protests Against Discrimination of Throwers:

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Many of world´s best discus throwers gathered yesterday in Stockholm to participate at the Diamond League meet, Germany´s Robert Harting boycotted the meet due to a long standing discrimination of throwers. Throwers seem to be especially bothered by Diamond League organizers. Kathrin Klaas wrote a great post describing the situation in light of hammer throwing. You can click links below to have a look:…

Discussion of article Malachowski wins in Stockholm:

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Piotr Malachowski won the Diamond League meet held in Stockholm today. His winning result was 65.86m ahead of Ehsan Hadadi´s 63.64m.

Third was Martin Wierig with 63.20m.

... 4. Gerd Kanter 62.93m
5. Robert Urbanek 62.80m
6. Vikas Gowda 61.66m
7. Niklas Arrhenius 59.33m
8. Leif Arrhenius 58.27m
9. Victor Hogan NM
10. Daniel Stahl NM

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Discussion of article Malachowski breaks IAAF rules by using iPad:

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Moscow silver medalist Piotr Malachowski (POL) used an iPad to analyze technical issues during the discus competition. The iPad device was relayed to Malachowski from his team members through a credentialed on-field photographer who was at the discus venue.

The Estonian federation considered lodging an official protest but Olympic Champion and Moscow bronze medalist Gerd Kanter refused. "It had no point. They were too far away but rules are rules and using iPad during the competition is…

Discussion of article Harting: "World Record Is Not Realistic At The Moment":

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After Robert Harting continued Germany´s long discus throwing tradition by winning his 3rd consecutive World Championships Gold (4th consecutive medal - he won silver in Osaka 2007), he was realistic about his current shape.

"Setting a new world record is not realistic at the moment," he spoke to MTV3. "It takes perfect weather, suitable wind, good audience and shape. These conditions have been available this year but nobody has gone even close to record", he added.

He also told MTV3 that…

Discussion of article Men´s Discus Final Video:

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Men´s Discus Final by Gerry McEvoy.