Heat Two sees Brian Shaw begin his attempt at a record equalling 5th title. But there are five other athletes trying to book a place in Final, among them Britain's Adam Bishop, the Strength and Conditioning coach at Harlequins rugby.

Heat Four sees Martins Licis make his 3rd appearance at the Finals. Briton Mark Felix is another perennial favourite looking for a path to the Final. Making his 13th appearance, the 52 year old plasterer from Blackburn seems to improve with age.