The Stade de France in Paris hosts one of the largest global sporting events, the world championships. Roger Black , with Colin Jackson and Michael Johnson , introduces coverage on the opening morning.
7.30 Men's 20km walk final
7.45 Heptathlon 100m hurdles. Olympic heptathlon champion Denise Lewis returns to major competition, resuming rivalry with local favourite
Eunice Barber and European and World Indoor champion Carolina Kluft.
8.45 Heptathlon high jump
9.45 Men's triple jump qualifying. Jonathan Edwards will be hoping to have recovered from injury in time to defend his title.
Plus coverage of qualifying for the men's shot, featuring British record-holder Carl Myerscough , and the men's hammer.
Producer Helen Kuttner ; Editors Michael Cole and Carl Hicks (S) (W) www.bbc.co.uk/athletics
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