Marathon man Biwott can put favourite in shade

Stanley Biwott poses next to next to Tower BridgeCredit: Alex Broadway

Anyone who thought all atheltics favourites were good things have had their fingers burned badly on occasion during the last couple of weeks.

Crash – Renaud Lavillenie, the 1-20 favourite in the pole vault at the Rio Olympics, suffered defeat for a second successive championships this summer.

Bang – flying Dutchwoman Dafne Schippers was the hot odds-on favourite for the women’s 100 metres, but ended up without a medal.

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Stephen Downes

Published on 20 August 2016inWorld Cup

Last updated 21:09, 20 August 2016

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