Farah & Bolt Highlight Active First Day of Action in London

By Chris Nickinson, RunnerSpace Network Editor

The first day of the 2017 IAAF World Outdoor Championships saw only one final, the men's 10,000 meters, but you wouldn't have known it by the packed crowd in the stadium and on social media.

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A few highlights from Twitter:

The service dog in the choir singing in the opening ceremony won our hearts.

Our friends at Spikes couldn't contain their excitement for the championships to begin.

So that's what the coaches box view looks likes..

Canadian Gabriela Stafford had a great run in the women's 1500-meter prelims.

Usain Bolt isn't a fan of the blocks.

Oh ya, that Mo Farah guy won a thrilling men's 10,000-meter final.