2006 World Junior
(under age 20) Championships -
Preview Index

August 15-20, 2006
Beijing, China

Athletes Born 1987 or later Champs!
  

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2006 World Junior (Under 20 born 1987 or later)
World Championships
Beijing, China - August 15-20
DyeStatCal.com "on-site"

The following previews are meant to be a general guide off past lists and results leading up
to the 2006 World Junior Championships in China in August. A myriad of factors can affect
participation of athletes, including decisions of federations to pick athletes, interest, national
finances, event choices, and injury/illness. One amazing thing about this level are the people who
will not be mentioned below who will shock with their development and that make our sport
so enjoyable to watch. Thanks to Jim Spier and Mirko Jalava for their tireless efforts that helped
make this possible. Doug Speck e-mail author

Men	Event	Women
04 Medalist Rose chased by super group!	100	US's Anderson/Mayo vs. Calvert & world
US  Jr Champ Perry sterling campaign so far	200	Youth Champ Martinez (Cuba) moves up
Brit Rooney and Japan's Kanemaru sub 45.50	400	Sutherland (Jamaica) 2004 Silver returns!
Dozen under 1:48.0 will make a great event	800	Talented group - will there be a surprise?
Group capable of sub 3:55 for mile lead here	1500	Kenyans should lead African charge
4 Jrs under 13:00 worldwide - potential cooker!	5000 (M) - 3000 (W)	Kenya/Ethiopian battle near front
27:15 Jeylan here?-could be fun medal battle	10,000 (M)/5000 (W)	World tries to keep up with Kenyans/Ethiopians
New Lower Hurdle Height - good group will fly!	HH	Competitive group will battle for medals!
Chris Carter (US) 49.19 leads world at this level	IH-LH	Pinnock 04 Medalist leads super field here!!
Think Africa/Mediterranean many sub 8:30's	Steeplechase	Event in infancy has worldwide cast!
US-Brits Tough! Who will pass the stick best!	400 Re	US  group fastest ever on paper at this level?
US-Jamaica look sharp here!!	1600 Re	US-Jamaica set to battle once again!
World Youth Medalists move up in style	High Jump	China's Xingyuan & Biwei against the world!
Chiaraviglio (Argentina) favorite on paper	Pole Vault	Repeat for champ L Ryjikh in improving event?
Aussies Crowther/Noffke Challenge Xiaoyi	Long Jump	Talented group of 6.50+ jumpers
Cubans & Russians are primed to clash!	Triple Jump	2005 World Youth Stars move up in style!!
India's Vij leads group of mid-60s heavers!	Shot Put	2005 European Champ Hinrichs favorite
Europeans may corner the market here!	Discus	05 World  champ Samuels and Chinese
The favorites? It's all Greek to me!	Javelin	Defending Jr Champ battles W Youth Champ
Hungary's Nemeth aims to feast here	Hammer	05 1-2 Wrld Yth medalists Perie-Bulgakova lead
This could be a cakewalk for Russia	10k Walk	Strong Russian/Chinese teams lead
Cuba's Yardonis Garcia a slight favorite	Decathlon/Heptathlon	Russia/German teams against the world!!