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1 Mar ‘19

LIVE RESULTS: Glasgow 2019

3 Mar ‘19

I’ll be back at Emirates on Wednesday: golden girl Muir

3 Mar ‘19

Sunday morning briefing: Tentoglou and Peleteiro leap into record books

3 Mar ‘19

Five to watch on Sunday at Glasgow 2019

2 Mar ‘19

Ingebrigtsen-inspired Norway conquer Europe on day two at Emirates Arena

2 Mar ‘19

O’Hare: I nearly gave up. But Glasgow makes it worthwhile

2 Mar ‘19

Saturday morning briefing: Swoboda, Spanovic and Stefanidi sizzle in heats

2 Mar ‘19

I want my gold back: Martinot-Lagarde on a mission at Glasgow 2019

2 Mar ‘19

Five to watch on Saturday at Glasgow 2019

2 Mar ‘19

KJT hails her glory day at Glasgow 2019

1 Mar ‘19

Muir’s magic lights up Glasgow 2019

1 Mar ‘19

Muir and Klosterhalfen set for unforgettable duel at Glasgow 2019

1 Mar ‘19

Friday morning briefing: KJT hits the heights

1 Mar ‘19

Five to watch on Friday at Glasgow 2019

28 Feb ‘19

Ingebrigtsens ready to launch gold grab in Glasgow

28 Feb ‘19

Transport Guide: How to get to Glasgow 2019

27 Feb ‘19

Your guide to the nine Scots set to star at Glasgow 2019

25 Feb ‘19

Venue Guide: Emirates Arena

24 Feb ‘19

Preview: Emirates Arena braced for thrilling Glasgow 2019 conclusion

23 Feb ‘19

Preview: Super Saturday in store at Glasgow 2019

22 Feb ‘19

Preview: Muir and Johnson-Thompson target golden opening day at Glasgow 2019

20 Feb ‘19

Clydeside Classics: 2016 Gymnastics World Cup

20 Feb ‘19

Emirates crowd all set to spur Scots on, says Maguire

19 Feb ‘19

Bradshaw gunning for glory in Glasgow after British Indoor success

17 Feb ‘19

British Athletics name record 48-strong squad for Glasgow 2019

16 Feb ‘19

Muir’s mile mastery sets up Glasgow 2019

15 Feb ‘19

Hampden Sports Clinic confirmed as official physio providers of Glasgow 2019

15 Feb ‘19

Field’s finest will fight it out for medals at Glasgow 2019

14 Feb ‘19

The Glasgow School of Art is going for gold as official medals revealed ahead of Glasgow 2019

14 Feb ‘19

Where Stars Are Born – Dalton Grant

13 Feb ‘19

Clydeside Classics: Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix 2016

12 Feb ‘19

Paterson’s ready for crunch time at Glasgow 2019

11 Feb ‘19

Six Scots sure of spots at Glasgow 2019

8 Feb ‘19

Defining weekend awaits as stars go for Glasgow 2019 at British Indoors

8 Feb ‘19

Expect Richard Kilty to show his class at Glasgow 2019: Gardener

7 Feb ‘19

Muir breaks Scottish indoor record as build-up to Glasgow 2019 intensifies

5 Feb ‘19

Clydeside Classics: Cycling’s 2016 crucible

4 Feb ‘19

Courtney makes it count ahead of Glasgow 2019

4 Feb ‘19

All signs point towards Emirates Arena as Baillie Signs become the latest addition to the Glasgow 2019 team

3 Feb ‘19

Philip relishes home comforts at Glasgow 2019

2 Feb ‘19

Butchart back with a vengeance in time for Glasgow 2019

1 Feb ‘19

Double Olympian delight as Glasgow 2019 smashes through one-month-to-go milestone

30 Jan ‘19

Where Stars Are Born – Tom McKean

29 Jan ‘19

Clydeside Classics: Davis Cup 2015

28 Jan ‘19

Philip lays down world lead as Glasgow 2019 contenders come to party

25 Jan ‘19

European stars aiming to lay down marker as countdown to Glasgow 2019 continues

23 Jan ‘19

EAIC Memories: Jason Gardener

23 Jan ‘19

Where Stars Are Born: Geoff Capes

22 Jan ‘19

Clydeside Classics: European Championships 2018

21 Jan ‘19

Fab five confirmed for Pentathlon at Glasgow 2019

17 Jan ‘19

Where Stars Are Born: Yvonne Murray

16 Jan ‘19

Clydeside Classics: 2014 Commonwealth Games

13 Jan ‘19

Muir gets taste of Scottish fervour as Glasgow 2019 approaches

11 Jan ‘19

Preview: Muir set for Stirling in build-up to Glasgow 2019

9 Jan ‘19

British team begins to takes shape for Glasgow 2019

7 Jan ‘19

In Focus: Paceman Pozzi bids for back-to-back golds at Glasgow 2019

5 Jan ‘19

Muir and Doyle gear up for Glasgow 2019 at Miler Meet

3 Jan ‘19

Throwback Thursday: Genoa 1992

2 Jan ‘19

Where Stars Are Born: Sally Gunnell

31 Dec ‘18

Sprint star Philip can’t wait for Glasgow as 60 days-to-go milestone passes

30 Dec ‘18

Review of 2018: Rest of the World

29 Dec ‘18

Review of 2018: Best of British

27 Dec ‘18

Scotrail revealed as European Athletics Indoor Championships 2019 Official Supplier

20 Dec ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Paris 1994

13 Dec ‘18

Müller confirmed as European Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2019 partner

13 Dec ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Stockholm 1996

12 Dec ‘18

Where stars are born: Christian Malcolm

7 Dec ‘18

Where stars are born: Ashia Hansen

6 Dec ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Valencia 1998

1 Dec ‘18

Home hope Doyle has licence to thrill at Glasgow 2019

29 Nov ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Ghent 2000

23 Nov ‘18

Scottish athletic stars share their excitement as the countdown to Glasgow2019 heads into the final straight

22 Nov ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Vienna 2002

20 Nov ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Jason Gardener

11 Nov ‘18

Wightman relishing Scottish atmosphere at Glasgow 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships

9 Nov ‘18

Europe’s young stars are on the rise

8 Nov ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Madrid 2005

5 Nov ‘18

Muir wants ’10-15 more years’ competing on world stage

1 Nov ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Birmingham 2007

31 Oct ‘18

Glasgow International Airport lands partnership with European Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2019

29 Oct ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Andrew Pozzi

26 Oct ‘18

European Athletics celebrate golden year ahead of Lausanne awards

25 Oct ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Turin 2009

22 Oct ‘18

‘Scottee’ the Scottie dog revealed as official mascot for Glasgow 2019

18 Oct ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Paris 2011

12 Oct ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Katarina Johnson-Thompson

5 Oct ‘18

Looking back: Gothenberg 2013

2 Oct ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Colin Jackson

27 Sep ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Prague 2015

24 Sep ‘18

Laura Muir headlines outstanding summer for Scottish athletics

20 Sep ‘18

Throwback Thursday: Belgrade 2017

17 Sep ‘18

Five big names who could challenge at the European Athletics Indoor Championship in Glasgow

16 Sep ‘18

Five of the best European Athletics Indoor Championships sprint races

6 Sep ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Linford Christie

5 Sep ‘18

Five of the best European Athletics Indoor Championships distance performances

1 Sep ‘18

Muir adds Diamond League crown to European success

29 Aug ‘18

Diamond League: Continent’s best aim for glory in Zurich and Brussels

24 Aug ‘18

Where Stars Are Born: Seb Coe

22 Aug ‘18

Five of the best European Athletics Indoor Championships vertical jumps

19 Aug ‘18

European stars keep up momentum in penultimate Diamond League meet

14 Aug ‘18

200 Days To Go: Full schedule for 2019 European Atletics Indoor Championships revealed

13 Aug ‘18

Laura Muir tops of Glasgow 2018 European Championships with 1500m gold

2 Aug ‘18

Glasgow’s most historic sporting moments

27 Jul ‘18

Three thrilling throws: The best indoor shot put competitions

23 Jul ‘18

Hassan leads Europe’s best in Diamond League

20 Jul ‘18

Five of the best European Athletics Indoor Championships jumps

16 Jul ‘18

Five of the best European performances from the 2018 Athletics World Cup

13 Jul ‘18

Five of the best European Athletics Indoor Championships sprint races

11 Jul ‘18

Six of the best: From world junior talents to European indoor stars

4 Jun ‘18

Sunset + Vine awarded European Athletics Indoor Championships 2019

17 May ‘18

Laura Muir announced as ambassador for European Athletics Indoor Championships

2 Apr ‘18

Tickets on-sale for the European Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow 2019

28 Feb ‘18

Glasgow to host European Athletics Indoor Championships 2019

20 Feb ‘18

Glasgow 2019 goes online with 5or6

20 Feb ‘18

Nordic Sport to supply equipment for Glasgow 2019

20 Feb ‘18

Strathmore Water hyrdates athletes at Glasgow 2019

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Muir and Klosterhalfen set for unforgettable duel at Glasgow 2019

Charlene Jack · 1 Mar ‘19


She runs hard – gun to tape.

A commentator’s dream: racing with her heart on her sleeve, screamed on by fans whose own hearts are in their mouths.

Rarely is she caught, though: it’s a well-calculated risk; a bold tactic which frequently pays off. Hers is the pursuit of athletic history – ticking off national records seemingly at whim: a prodigious talent engaged in a solo game of middle distance bingo.

We speak, of course, of Konstanze Klosterhalfen. Or, actually, does this refer to Laura Muir?

Confusingly, the above could apply to either. Thrillingly, they’re both competing at this year’s European Indoor Championships.

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I have long been a Klosterhalfen fan – the athletics world needs the tactical nous of Marcin Lewandowski and Jenny Simpson, but it is also all the richer for the presence of its plucky Karsten Warholms and Matt Hudson-Smiths.

Laura and Konstanze are both fearless competitors, and employ remarkably similar tactics, but we’ve rarely seen them go head-to-head at the highest level. Glasgow is a tantalising prospect, and we can expect fireworks.

Klosterhalfen, twice European junior cross country champion, and silver medallist as an U23 last year, has focussed more on the indoor side of things this season.

It’s been a runaway success: she broke the German national record over the mile at the Millrose Games (and the 1500m one in the process), before shattering her own 3000m record in Leipzig at the national championships, docking four seconds from her previous best, and setting a world lead of 8:32.47.

For context, that’s three seconds faster than the championship record Muir ran en route to the European indoor title in Belgrade.

The four-time German record holder won her first senior international medal in Serbia, finishing just behind Muir in a fantastic 1500m final. The imminent rematches – over both the metric mile and longer distance – ought to be fantastic tussles between two aggressive racers. 

If Klosterhalfen is to win a maiden continental title, she’s going to have to do it the hard way – wresting the crown from the grip of one of Britain’s greatest talents. Muir not only won the double in Belgrade, but set championship records in both, and is in scintillating form this year.

She’s won yet another Great Edinburgh Cross Country medal (we’ve lost count); produced a 1:59.50 800m and 14:52.02 5000m indoors already this season – and the first of those two would have won her gold at the last European Indoors; executed a supremely confident 3000m to win the British title in Birmingham; and then capped off her preparations by obliterating the national indoor mile record at last weekend’s Grand Prix.

Rewriting her own 1500m mark in the process, Muir stopped the clock at 4:18.75: an improvement of five seconds upon Kirsty Wade’s time, and the third quickest women’s indoor mile in history.

We saw Laura hit the front of the outdoor European field with almost a kilometre to go in last summer’s 1500m final, and have – time and again – watched her grind out gutsy, eye-wateringly quick, races on the circuit.

Muir is a seasoned competitor these days – Diamond League champion, and growing more race-savvy by the outing – and it’ll be fascinating to see how she approaches the challenge posed by the German.

That said, Klosterhalfen allowed Alina Reh to effectively pace the opening two kilometres of that 3000m in Leipzig, before pulling away with some blistering 31-second splits.

We’ve seen both of these individuals stung before by their determination to run hard, honest races, but they’re learning to vary their tactics and efforts now, which makes Glasgow all the more intriguing.

Both athletes have clearly enjoyed an outstanding winter’s training, and are full of confidence. They’ve raced a combined nine times in 2019, with a return of eight victories and one runner-up (Muir to Ethiopia’s Habitam Alemu over 800m in Torun). Winning is a habit, but it’s one only one of them can maintain this weekend.

Of course, mention must go to their competitors – Melissa Courtney, Eilish McColgan, Karoline Grovdal, and Reh are all real contenders – and both the 1500m and 3000m are far from two-horse races.

But, for fans of full-throttle middle distance contests – this particular head-to-head is a doozy. How lucky we are that we’re about to see two enormous talents race one another over two distances in Glasgow.

This rivalry could prove one for the ages. 

Claire Thomas is a contributor to athletics podcast Backstraight Boys.

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