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  • Mitton and McRae prepare for Tokyo with wins in Beijing | REPORT

    Mitton and McRae prepare for Tokyo with wins in Beijing | REPORT

    Sarah Mitton and Khaleb McRae are among the athletes who will head to the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 on a winning note after clinching victory at the final World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting of the season in Beijing on Sunday (7).

    Canada’s Mitton achieved the two best marks in the shot put contest – 19.81m and 19.72m – and that saw the two-time world champion win ahead of Sweden’s Fanny Roos and China’s Zhang Linru, who will also compete in Tokyo.

    The field featured a total of five Tokyo-bound athletes and both Roos and Zhang joined Mitton in surpassing 19 metres, respectively throwing 19.35m and 19.05m, as New Zealand’s Olympic silver medallist Maddison-Lee Wesche finished fourth on 18.79m.

    USA’s McRae also clinched a confidence-boosting win, holding off his compatriot Bryce Deadmon in the 400m – 44.64 to 44.78. Dylan Borlee was third in 45.15.

    Japan’s Tatsuki Abe will not be racing at his home World Championships but he closed his Continental Tour Gold campaign in style, dipping to victory by just 0.01 in the 110m hurdles. The World University Games champion clocked 13.22 (1.0m/s) to beat China’s Xu Zhuoyi (13.23) in a photo finish.

    Irish record-holder Mark English was among the meeting record-breakers as he won the 800m in 1:44.67 as he prepares for Tokyo. He will be joined there by Spain’s Pablo Sanchez-Valladares, who finished second this time in 1:44.79, just ahead of Kenya’s two-time Commonwealth champion Wyclife Kinyamal in 1:44.86.

    Hungary’s Anna Toth finished strongly to take the 100m hurdles in 12.83 (0.6m/s) – a victory in her final race before the World Championships. USA’s Rayniah Jones was second in 13.00.

    Oman’s Ali Al Balushi ran a PB of 10.09 (0.5m/s) to deny USA’s Brandon Hicklin (10.12) and Canada’s Andre De Grasse in the men’s 100m – the latter clocking 10.16 in his first race since June. The women’s race was won by USA’s Maia McCoy as she clocked 11.20 (0.1m/s) and held off Liberia’s Destiny Smith-Barnett (11.28).

    Finland’s Kristiina Halonen ran a well-judged race to overtake China’s Kong Yingying down the home straight and win the 400m hurdles in 55.46. Kong responded with a late surge and although it wasn’t quite enough to beat the Tokyo-bound Halonen, she did achieve a PB of 55.54 for the runner-up spot.

    China’s Asian indoor champion Zhong Tao won the pole vault on countback in front of a home crowd, equalling his PB with 5.75m – his best ever outdoor clearance – to clinch top spot ahead of USA’s Cole Walsh. World silver medallist Ernest John Obiena and Huang Bokai shared third place after they both cleared a best of 5.65m.

    China’s world U20 record-holder Yan Ziyi topped the javelin with her first throw of the competition – 64.46m – to win by more than two metres ahead of her compatriot Su Lingdan, the Tokyo-bound Asian champion who threw 62.39m in the final round.

    USA’s Helen Schlachtenhaufen was in control as she won the 1500m in 4:06.95. The bigger battle was for the runner-up spot and that was won by Christina Aragon as she dipped for second place in 4:07.20 ahead of the French duo of Adele Gay (4:07.21) and Berenice Cleyet-Merle (4:07.24).

    China’s long-time leader Liang Tiantian held off a late charge by Great Britain’s Eloise Walker in the 3000m, responding to Walker’s attack down the home straight and kicking to victory in a big PB of 8:57.65 in her first outdoor race over the distance. Walker was second in 8:58.02 and her compatriot Cari Hughes was third in 9:00.49.

    A close long jump contest closed the meeting – Croatia’s Filip Pravdica and Norway’s Henrik Flatnes both jumping 7.88m but Pravdica taking the victory thanks to his superior second-best leap.

    China’s Li Jialu won the high jump on countback with a 2.20m clearance.

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  • The 10,000 steps trend isn’t for everyone, Dr. Pal explains. Shares a 30-minute routine as effective as 1.5 hour walk to burn calories

    The 10,000 steps trend isn’t for everyone, Dr. Pal explains. Shares a 30-minute routine as effective as 1.5 hour walk to burn calories

    In a recent video, gastroenterologist Palaniappan Manickam, popularly known as Dr. Pal, addressed the global 10,000 steps fitness trend. While walking has long been promoted as a simple way to stay healthy, Dr. Pal suggests that the target is not one-size-fits-all, especially for those with busy schedules.

    Dr. Pal explains that walking 10,000 steps briskly can burn around 500 calories daily, totaling 3,500 calories in a week. However, for many, completing 10,000 steps takes approximately 1.5 hours, which is difficult to fit into a daily routine. In the video, Dr. Pal humorously notes giving a metaphor that his friend, walks so slowly that patience is burned more than calories.

    High-Intensity Interval Training as an Alternative

    Instead of the prolonged walk, Dr. Pal recommends a short burst of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). By alternating a few minutes of high-intensity movements to elevate heart rate with periods of lower intensity, a 30-minute HIIT session can burn the same calories as a 1.5-hour walk. This approach is both time-efficient and effective, making it suitable for people with tight schedules.

    Every Step Counts

    Medical experts emphasize that benefits from walking begin well before reaching 10,000 steps. Dr. Sudhir Kumar, neurologist at Christian Medical College, Vellore, referenced the UK Biobank study, which found that every additional 1,000 steps per day reduces risks of heart disease and stroke. Even step counts as low as 2,500 to 4,000 can lower mortality and cardiovascular complications compared to sedentary lifestyles.

    Focus on Brisk, Short Bursts

    Brisk walking, even for just 30 minutes, can have a protective effect on heart health. Short intervals of faster-paced walking offer benefits beyond slower, longer walks, especially for individuals with high blood pressure. Dr. Kumar advises gradually increasing step counts and maintaining a brisk pace to gain maximum cardiovascular benefit without overwhelming beginners.

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    Practical Tips for Effective Walking

    The Mayo Clinic notes that proper walking technique enhances effectiveness. Maintaining good posture, relaxed shoulders, an engaged core, and smooth heel-to-toe movement can maximize benefits. Alternating brisk and leisurely walking mimics interval training, while planning safe routes, supportive footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, and including warm-up and cool-down periods ensures an effective and sustainable routine.

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  • ‘Good Fortune’ star Keanu Reeves loves angel role with Seth Rogen

    ‘Good Fortune’ star Keanu Reeves loves angel role with Seth Rogen

    TORONTO – A lot of folks might say Keanu Reeves is an angel of a human being. In the new comedy “Good Fortune,” he’s heavenly at playing both.

    Aziz Ansari writes, directs and stars in the movie (in theaters Oct. 17) as Arj, a gig-economy worker in LA who’s been fired from his job, lives in his car and pretty much has had it with his life. Gabriel (Reeves), a guardian angel who keeps people from texting and driving, sees Arj’s struggle and goes beyond the scope of his own job to help him, swapping Arj’s life with that of super-wealthy tech bro Jeff (Seth Rogen).

    Gabriel gives Arj a week of being rich, figuring he’ll see the misfortunes of having a fortune. But instead Arj refuses to go back, Jeff freaks out because someone else is living his life, and Gabriel gets canned, too. Which means having to be human, and he develops a chain-smoking habit while working as a dishwasher. However, Gabriel also gets to experience the wonders of being mortal, like eating burgers and chicken tenders for the first time.

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    “It’s a beautiful role and so fun to play to have that earnestness and light, and then go through the transition, and then come back,” Reeves said in a Q&A after the “Good Fortune” premiere on Sept. 6 at Toronto Film Festival.

    Reeves, one of Toronto’s favorite sons, became an action-movie icon with “The Matrix” and “John Wick” series. Yet for Gabriel, he said Ansari wanted Reeves to return to his comedic roots: “One day he was just like, ‘Sooo, do you remember ‘Bill and Ted’? I was like, ‘Yeah.’ You remember Todd from ‘Parenthood’? I was like, ‘Yeah.’ And he was like, ‘That guy.‘ I was like, ‘Ohhh, OK, but then he also wanted this other part of (Gabriel) that, for me, I thought of as his ancientness.”

    Ansari had worked with Rogen before – in films like “Funny People” and “Observe and Report” – but it was new with Reeves. One of the first scenes they did is where Jeff introduces Gabriel to the magic of hamburgers. “I just yelled out, ‘Seth, go, ‘You’re a big boy!’ Keanu, take a big bite and go, ‘Yeah, I’m a big boy now!’ It was perfect,” Ansari recalled with a laugh. “And it’s like magic because you’re playing with Keanu Reeves.”

    Ansari was inspired by another angelic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” as well as other classics such as “Sullivan’s Travels” and “My Man Godfrey.” “They dealt with the issues we deal with in this film about wealth and inequality in class, but they’re very comedic,” Ansari said. “The idea of doing a comedy like that, but setting it in today’s environment, it felt very fun.”

    And it turns out that Reeves really is kind of an angel in real life. Ansari told a story about how Octavia Spencer’s car broke down when she was a struggling actor, and Reeves saw her and pulled up on his motorcycle to assist.

    “She was having a down moment and I guess that that really helped her out,” Ansari said. “She never forgets: Every time Keanu has a movie, she always gets a ticket Friday night. So, Octavia, we’ll see you on October 17th!”

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  • Hysterectomy, oophorectomy linked to raised stroke risk

    Hysterectomy, oophorectomy linked to raised stroke risk

    Hysterectomy, oophorectomy linked to raised stroke risk | Image Credit: © Chinnapong – © Chinnapong – stock.adobe.com.

    The risk of stroke is greater in women with hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy vs no surgery, according to a recent study published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.1

    This data supports the link between estrogen and stroke risk, indicated by an increased risk among postmenopausal women vs reproductive-aged women. Hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy was linked to an 18% increase in risk, vs 5% for hysterectomy alone.

    “The results of this study demonstrate increased stroke risk related to hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy, highlighting that these common procedures carry longer-term risks,” said Stephanie Faubion, MD, MBA, medical director for The Menopause Society. “They also call attention to an opportunity for more careful assessment of cardiovascular risk.”

    Stroke outcomes and data collection

    Data was obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a prospective CDC study with health, diet, personal, social, and economic information.2 A retrospective cohort from 1999 to 2018 was developed using this data.

    Reproductive health questions were used to collect hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy data. This included questions about whether patients had a hysterectomy, age at hysterectomy, whether an ovary was removed, and how many ovaries were removed.

    This information was linked to the National Death Index for death certificate records. Stroke was based on International Classification of Diseases codes, with follow-up occurring until the end of the interview period, participant death, or December 31, 2019. Covariates included demographics, traditional risk factors, and female-specific factors.

    There were 21,240 US women aged 20 to 85 years included in the final analysis, representing approximately 85.9 million patients. Among this cohort, 193 stroke-related deaths were reported.

    Key findings on stroke risk

    A significant link was reported between hysterectomy and stroke, with a hazard ratio (HR) of 2.34. However, when adjusting for demographics and traditional risk factors, the HR decreased to 1.16, no longer showing significance. Similarly, an HR of 1.28 was reported when further adjusting for female-specific factors.

    There were also no significant associations found across subgroups based on age. However, hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy led to a significant increase in stroke risk of 51%, with an HR of 1.55. In comparison, non-significant HRs of 0.92 and 1.32 were reported for hysterectomy alone and hysterectomy with unilateral ovariectomy.

    Hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy also had an HR of 1.62 for stroke vs hysterectomy alone, highlighting a significant increase in risk. There was also no significant association between hysterectomy and stroke risk in a sensitivity analysis of only patients without a history of stroke.

    Meta-analysis findings

    In a meta-analysis of 15 articles published between 2009 and 2023, increased odds of stroke were reported in patients with hysterectomy, with an HR of 1.09. However, this was only pronounced in benign indications during subanalysis. The HR for these indications was 1.10, vs 1.05 for benign and malignant indications.

    Ovarian conservation and bilateral oophorectomy had HRs of 1.05 and 1.18, respectively, for stroke, both indicating increased risk. Overall, the data indicated increased stroke risk among women with hysterectomy with or without bilateral oophorectomy vs no surgery, though the data was limited by being self-reported and potentially including unilateral cases in the reference group.

    “Future prospective studies with a large sample size and longer follow-up period are needed to address the disparities of type of stroke, age at surgery, surgical techniques, and menopause status on the association between stroke risk and hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy,” wrote investigators.

    References

    1. Hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy may increase risk of stroke. The Menopause Society. September 3, 2025. Accessed September 4, 2025. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1096712.
    2. Shao C, Xu C, Zou D, et al. Stroke risk in women with or without hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy: evidence from the NHANES 1999-2018 and meta-analysis. Menopause. 2025;32(12). doi:10.1097/GME.0000000000002616

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  • India look stronger on paper but T20 can change quickly: Umar Gul

    India look stronger on paper but T20 can change quickly: Umar Gul

    Former cricketer Umar Gul points before day three of the Second Test Match between Australia and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 28, 2023 in Melbourne. – AFP

    KARACHI: Former Pakistan Test fast bowler Umar Gul has said that while India appeared stronger on paper ahead of the Asia Cup, a single good innings or an effective bowling spell can quickly change the course of a T20 match.

    Speaking to the media during a programme in Karachi, Gul stressed that as Pakistanis, “we should support our team,” and that batters must back the bowlers with confidence.

    Responding to a question, he admitted that Pakistan’s bowling unit was not delivering consistent performances, which was creating problems for the side.

    He pointed out that bowlers were conceding heavily in the death overs while failing to take wickets in the middle overs.

    Gul reminded that in the past, Pakistan had won the majority of its matches because of strong bowling performances, although batting contributions had also secured victories at times.

    He, however, expressed concern that the current bowling unit was not performing up to expectations, with too many runs being leaked in crucial overs.

    Looking ahead to the Asia Cup, Gul said the tournament would miss the presence of stars like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma.


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  • Czech Central Banker Sees Tight Policy for Longer on Price Risks

    Czech Central Banker Sees Tight Policy for Longer on Price Risks

    The Czech central bank needs to keep monetary policy restrictive for a longer period of time to address persistent inflation risks in the economy, according to Deputy Governor Eva Zamrazilova.

    Policymakers in Prague held the benchmark rate at 3.5% at the last two meetings, after slashing it by half during an easing cycle that started in late 2023. While the bank has left all options open for the coming meetings, board members are concerned about rapid growth in housing prices and persistent pressures in services.

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  • Family fitness: Active parents raise active kids

    Family fitness: Active parents raise active kids

    Parents pass down more than genes. Their everyday choices shape how children see the world.

    A new study from São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil shows how this works with physical activity. Children copy the habits of their parents, whether active or sedentary.


    The researchers tracked 182 children and teenagers, aged 6 to 17, along with their parents. They used accelerometers, devices that measure movement with precision.

    The results were clear: children with inactive parents spent more time sitting. Children with active parents were less sedentary.

    Mothers play a bigger role

    The study also revealed something striking. Mothers influenced their children’s activity levels more strongly than fathers. Their effect was more than double.

    The exact reason is still uncertain, but daily routines could explain part of it. Mothers often spend more time shaping schedules around meals, homework, and television.

    “The results indicate that parents’ level of physical activity can directly influence their children’s habits. In other words, when parents maintain a more active routine, their children are less likely to remain seated for long periods,” Diego Christofaro noted.

    Christofaro is a professor at the Faculty of Science and Technology (FCT-UNESP) at the Presidente Prudente campus and the lead author of the article published in the journal Sports Medicine and Health Science.

    Sedentary lifestyles rising

    The findings matter because inactivity in childhood is already a public health concern. In Brazil, 11% to 38% of children and adolescents are overweight. Sedentary routines contribute directly to this problem.

    The risks go beyond weight gain. Research links too much sitting with heart problems, back pain, poor sleep, anxiety, and depression.

    Once these patterns start, they are hard to change. A child who spends long hours sitting is likely to carry those habits into adult life. That makes early action vital.

    Kids copy parents’ activity

    The home environment explains much of this. Children often copy their parents’ screen habits. If parents watch hours of television, children usually do too. When limits on screen time are missing, the hours grow longer.

    But the opposite is also true. When parents swap sitting for exercise, children follow their lead.

    In one Canadian study, every 20 minutes of vigorous parental activity added 5 to 10 minutes of moderate activity in children. Kids don’t just listen to words; they notice actions.

    Parents’ education shapes activity

    Education changes the picture as well. Parents with higher education levels tend to set more structured routines. They often balance screen time with sports or outdoor play.

    Parents with higher levels of education also recognize the harm of excessive sitting and take steps to prevent it.

    Awareness is powerful. A parent who knows the risks of long sedentary hours is more likely to limit television, encourage outdoor play, or join their child in activity. Those choices add up over time.

    The value of support

    Support at home makes staying active easier. Equipment, safe spaces, and shared activities all matter. Families who play sports together or go for walks often see children grow up more active.

    Shared routines also create memories, tying positive feelings to exercise and movement.

    On the other hand, when support is missing, even motivated children face obstacles. A lack of safe places to play or no encouragement from parents can keep them sitting.

    A message for public health

    “Sedentary habits are the result of multiple factors, such as lack of access, time, and places where physical activity can be practiced,” noted Christofaro.

    “However, our study shows that parents’ habits can affect their children’s health. Therefore, we believe that these results can support public policies and campaigns aimed at promoting a more active lifestyle in the family environment.”

    The study showed that parent-child links in sedentary behavior appeared only when parents were insufficiently active. In families where parents stayed active, those links weakened. That means active parents can protect children from inheriting sedentary patterns.

    Parents set activity goals

    Brazil’s health guidelines recommend that children and adolescents spend at least 60 minutes a day on moderate to vigorous physical activity.

    Parents should aim for 150 minutes of activity each week. These targets are not just numbers. They represent habits that can shape family health across generations.

    Children copy what they see. Parents who sit less and move more give their children a model worth repeating. Small daily choices – walking instead of sitting, playing instead of watching – can ripple through a child’s life, reducing risks and building healthier futures.

    The study is published in the journal Sports Medicine and Health Science.

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  • New laser TV projector JMGO O2S Ultra 4K expected to be available from October

    New laser TV projector JMGO O2S Ultra 4K expected to be available from October

    JMGO’s booth at IFA 2025. (Image source: JMGO via PR Newswire)

    Chinese optical technology manufacturer JMGO once again showcased its O2S Ultra 4K TV projector at IFA 2025. It is said to offer the shortest throw ratio on the market, transforming small rooms into cinemas with a 120-inch 4K image.

    After JMGO first unveiled its new TV projector in January 2025, it is now on display again at IFA. This time, however, the manufacturer has set a launch date: the new device will be available in North America and Europe from October.

    The O2S Ultra 4K is a TV projector with laser technology. The manufacturer utilizes its proprietary Tri-Laser Malc optical system, which is said to guarantee particularly sharp and color-accurate images. With a brightness of 3500 ISO lumens and a 3500:1 contrast ratio, the projector reportedly delivers particularly bright and vivid images.

    The manufacturer is advertises the projector’s short throw ratio. A 120-inch image is said to be possible from a distance of just 21 cm, which should enable a large TV picture even in small rooms.

    As of September 7, 2025, there is no information on the price of the O2S Ultra 4K. The slightly less powerful sister model, the O2 Ultra (without the “S” in the model name), can currently be imported for prices starting at around $1,750. However, JMGO’s previous flagship, the N1S Ultimate, is available on the manufacturer’s website at a discount of around $2,199 instead of $2,700. We can thus assume that the new model will also be in this price range. Like the other models, it will likely also be available via Amazon.

    A look at JMGO's O2S Ultra. (Image source: Reddot)
    A look at JMGO’s O2S Ultra. (Image source: Reddot)

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  • Mitton and McRae prepare for Tokyo with wins in Beijing | REPORTS

    Mitton and McRae prepare for Tokyo with wins in Beijing | REPORTS

    Sarah Mitton and Khaleb McRae are among the athletes who will head to the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 on a winning note after clinching victory at the final World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting of the season in Beijing on Sunday (7).

    Canada’s Mitton achieved the two best marks in the shot put contest – 19.81m and 19.72m – and that saw the two-time world champion win ahead of Sweden’s Fanny Roos and China’s Zhang Linru, who will also compete in Tokyo.

    The field featured a total of five Tokyo-bound athletes and both Roos and Zhang joined Mitton in surpassing 19 metres, respectively throwing 19.35m and 19.05m, as New Zealand’s Olympic silver medallist Maddison-Lee Wesche finished fourth on 18.79m.

    USA’s McRae also clinched a confidence-boosting win, holding off his compatriot Bryce Deadmon in the 400m – 44.64 to 44.78. Dylan Borlee was third in 45.15.

    Japan’s Tatsuki Abe will not be racing at his home World Championships but he closed his Continental Tour Gold campaign in style, dipping to victory by just 0.01 in the 110m hurdles. The World University Games champion clocked 13.22 (1.0m/s) to beat China’s Xu Zhuoyi (13.23) in a photo finish.

    Irish record-holder Mark English was among the meeting record-breakers as he won the 800m in 1:44.67 as he prepares for Tokyo. He will be joined there by Spain’s Pablo Sanchez-Valladares, who finished second this time in 1:44.79, just ahead of Kenya’s two-time Commonwealth champion Wyclife Kinyamal in 1:44.86.

    Hungary’s Anna Toth finished strongly to take the 100m hurdles in 12.83 (0.6m/s) – a victory in her final race before the World Championships. USA’s Rayniah Jones was second in 13.00.

    Oman’s Ali Al Balushi ran a PB of 10.09 (0.5m/s) to deny USA’s Brandon Hicklin (10.12) and Canada’s Andre De Grasse in the men’s 100m – the latter clocking 10.16 in his first race since June. The women’s race was won by USA’s Maia McCoy as she clocked 11.20 (0.1m/s) and held off Liberia’s Destiny Smith-Barnett (11.28).

    Finland’s Kristiina Halonen ran a well-judged race to overtake China’s Kong Yingying down the home straight and win the 400m hurdles in 55.46. Kong responded with a late surge and although it wasn’t quite enough to beat the Tokyo-bound Halonen, she did achieve a PB of 55.54 for the runner-up spot.

    China’s Asian indoor champion Zhong Tao won the pole vault on countback in front of a home crowd, equalling his PB with 5.75m – his best ever outdoor clearance – to clinch top spot ahead of USA’s Cole Walsh. World silver medallist Ernest John Obiena and Huang Bokai shared third place after they both cleared a best of 5.65m.

    China’s world U20 record-holder Yan Ziyi topped the javelin with her first throw of the competition – 64.46m – to win by more than two metres ahead of her compatriot Su Lingdan, the Tokyo-bound Asian champion who threw 62.39m in the final round.

    USA’s Helen Schlachtenhaufen was in control as she won the 1500m in 4:06.95. The bigger battle was for the runner-up spot and that was won by Christina Aragon as she dipped for second place in 4:07.20 ahead of the French duo of Adele Gay (4:07.21) and Berenice Cleyet-Merle (4:07.24).

    China’s long-time leader Liang Tiantian held off a late charge by Great Britain’s Eloise Walker in the 3000m, responding to Walker’s attack down the home straight and kicking to victory in a big PB of 8:57.65 in her first outdoor race over the distance. Walker was second in 8:58.02 and her compatriot Cari Hughes was third in 9:00.49.

    A close long jump contest closed the meeting – Croatia’s Filip Pravdica and Norway’s Henrik Flatnes both jumping 7.88m but Pravdica taking the victory thanks to his superior second-best leap.

    China’s Li Jialu won the high jump on countback with a 2.20m clearance.

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  • Where to find the Blasted Steps map in Hollow Knight: Silksong

    Where to find the Blasted Steps map in Hollow Knight: Silksong

    Don’t step on the sand, Pilgrim.

    In the Blasted Steps in Hollow Knight: Silksong, the floor is not lava, but it sure is ravenous desert worms that will eat you in a heartbeat. If you are struggling to find your way around this dangerous area, then this is where to find Shakra and get the Blasted Steps map.

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    Where to find the Blasted Steps map in Hollow Knight: Silksong

    Where to find the Blasted Steps map in Hollow Knight: Silksong
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    To get the Blasted Steps map, you don’t need to venture too far into the Blasted Steps, but there are a couple of awkward sections, and one leap of faith is involved. The map above will give you a little context. The bench icon is roughly where you are likely to be starting, assuming that you came in from Shellwood, and the Hornet icon is where you need to go, but you will find a full video of the route you need to take below. 

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    From the bench, run left and make the jumps on the small platforms, then across and use your wall cling ability to jump up the first wall. Be careful when you jump, as heavy gusts of wind will slow you down and can cost you a successful jump. If you fall into the sand, the waiting worms will happily feast on you.

    The leap of faith in Hollow Knight: Silksong
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    Keep jumping across and going left until you reach a tunnel leading upward with some worms at the bottm. You have to wall climb up, get to the top, then start moving right. You will come to a part with no apparent platform to jump to, and a long chain hanging down.

    Wait for a big gust of wind, then jump and float, and it will carry you across to a platform quite far away. After that, just keep heading right, making any jumps that come your way, and eventually you will find Shakra and can buy the Blasted Steps map for 70 Rosaries.

    Make sure you stay with Shacknews for more guides and news about Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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    Hailing from Ireland, Aidan has been conditioned by local weather conditions to survive hours at his PC grinding through whatever game is offering the lowest possible drop rates for loot. He thinks the easiest way to figure out what fans of games want to read is to just be a fan of games. You can normally find him logged into Warframe, Destiny, or a gacha game. You can reach out to him on X @scannerbarkly.

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