• LaShawn Merritt, the US world and Olympic champion over 400m, sets the quickest time this year in his heat. Mark Ralston / AFP
    LaShawn Merritt, the US world and Olympic champion over 400m, sets the quickest time this year in his heat. Mark Ralston / AFP
  • Liu Xiangrong of China in mid-rotation during her throw in the women's shot putt. DIEGO AZUBEL / EPA
    Liu Xiangrong of China in mid-rotation during her throw in the women's shot putt. DIEGO AZUBEL / EPA
  • Athletes compete in one of the heats for the women's 1500m event. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
    Athletes compete in one of the heats for the women's 1500m event. Chris McGrath / Getty Images
  • Decathletes relax during the discus event of their 10-event competition. DIEGO AZUBEL / EPA
    Decathletes relax during the discus event of their 10-event competition. DIEGO AZUBEL / EPA
  • The leaders of the men's 20km walk, including the eventual winner Valeriy Borchin of Russia, pass through a "spray station" during their gruelling event on the streets of Daegu. Kim Jae-hwan / AFP
    The leaders of the men's 20km walk, including the eventual winner Valeriy Borchin of Russia, pass through a "spray station" during their gruelling event on the streets of Daegu. Kim Jae-hwan / AFP
  • Pistorius, known as "Blade Runner", finished third in his 400m heat and will compete in tomorrow's semi-finals. DIEGO AZUBEL / EPA
    Pistorius, known as "Blade Runner", finished third in his 400m heat and will compete in tomorrow's semi-finals. DIEGO AZUBEL / EPA
  • The South African double amputee Oscar Pistorius settles down into his blocks during his 400 metres heat. DIEGO AZUBEL / EPA
    The South African double amputee Oscar Pistorius settles down into his blocks during his 400 metres heat. DIEGO AZUBEL / EPA
  • The Chinese 110m hurdler Liu Xiang jumps a hurdle during his heat. Kevin Frayer / AP Photo
    The Chinese 110m hurdler Liu Xiang jumps a hurdle during his heat. Kevin Frayer / AP Photo
  • A South African fan celebrates Oscar Pistorius' success in the 400m event at the world championships in Daegu. David Gray / Reuters
    A South African fan celebrates Oscar Pistorius' success in the 400m event at the world championships in Daegu. David Gray / Reuters
  • New Zealand’s Nikki Hamblin falls in the women's 1500m heat as the pack moves on. Martin Meissner / AP Photo
    New Zealand’s Nikki Hamblin falls in the women's 1500m heat as the pack moves on. Martin Meissner / AP Photo
  • A pole vault competitor chalks in preparation for one of her attempts. David J Phillip / AP photo
    A pole vault competitor chalks in preparation for one of her attempts. David J Phillip / AP photo

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In pictures: Day two of athletics world championships

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