There were just two events involving the IOM this morning, both in the 4x100m relay heats. First off were the men's team of Michael Haslett, Ben Brand, Peter Richardson and Tom Riley in Heat 2, which was the stronger of the 2 heats. They finished 2nd with some very slick changeovers in a fast time of 42.98 - considerably faster than either of their times in Rhodes 2 years ago when they won the bronze medal. However, the Cayman Islands produced a fantastic time of 41.84, shattering the Island Games record in the process. Our team were 3rd fastest overall and must have a very good chance of a medal on Friday.
The women's team of Danielle Ross, Sarah Dowling, Ciara McDonnell and Harriet Pryke went in Heat 1, and stormed to victory in a superb time of 49.30. This was the fastest time overall by a considerable margin, and if the team can perform to the same standard or even faster on Friday they will start as clear favourites for the gold medal. Jersey, who were 2nd in our heat, were disqualified following an infringement on the 3rd changeover, but on looking at the results on the official site I see they are still listed as finishing 2nd. Perhaps they have appealed and been reinstated? In Heat 2, reigning champions Guernsey dropped the baton on the 3rd changeover and failed to finish.
Tonight, proceedings get under way with the medal ceremony for the men's 3000m steeplechase, with Darren Gray collecting his richly deserved bronze medal. There are only 3 events involving our athletes, all women's events. Charlotte Christian and Marit Zahkna are in the Shot Putt Final, though this isn't the strongest event for either of them. There follow two events where we have genuine medal prospects - Harriet Pryke and Sarah Dowling in the 400m final, and Rachael Franklin and Gemma Astin in the 1500m final. Go Manxies!!
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