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Athletics

2017

Episode 5: Great CityGames - Manchester

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Gabby Logan presents live coverage of the Great CityGames from the heart of Manchester.

The annual event sees athletes sprint and hurdle over a variety of distances on a 200m temporary track on Deansgate, with long jump and pole vault competitions in the historic Albert Square.

Athletes competing on the track include Richard Kilty, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Kim Collins in the 150m, Jonnie Peacock and Richard Browne in the T44 100m, Stef Reid and Marlou van Rhijn in the women's T44 100m and James Dasaolu in the men's 100m and Asha Philip in the women's 100m. Over hurdles, Sally Pearson, Tiffany Porter, Orlando Ortega and Jack Green are some of the names racing over 100m, 110m and 200m.

A stone's throw away in Albert Square, reigning world champion Greg Rutherford competes in the long jump, with Holly Bradshaw in the women's pole vault.

Colin Jackson and Denise Lewis provide expert analysis, with commentary from Steve Cram and Steve Backley. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Gabby Logan
Commentator:
Steve Cram
Commentator:
Steve Backley

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