Some things to know about Day 1 of the World Championships
UNDER SCRUTINY:
All eyes in the 10,000-metre race will be on Mo Farah and Galen Rupp. Farah, the defending champion, and Rupp, the 2012 Olympic silver medallist, are both coached by Alberto Salazar, who is under investigation by the US Anti-Doping Agency for allegedly encouraging Rupp and other runners to skirt anti-doping rules.
HER SPOTLIGHT:
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill returns to the heptathlon after the birth of her son last year. The British standout made a late decision to compete in the two-day event that started yesterday. “I am a different athlete now,” Ennis-Hill said.
NEW CHAMPION:
Valerie Adams of New Zealand won’t defend her shot put title after undergoing shoulder and elbow surgeries last September and a minor knee procedure this month. Adams is a four-time world champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist.