Unread postby 30yrs-coaching » Thu May 22, 2008 9:08 pm
The closest specs that I have found between Isi and JS are actually very similar. Isi 5'8 145lb and JS 5'11 141lb after that they are similar in pole, grip, and speed all a slight edge to Yelena which is why she has jumped higher. Both jump on 14'7" spirits Isi on a stiff 170, JS on a 165. Isi grips around 14'4 and JS around 14'1. As for speed into the box Isi on 8.4 mps and JS 8.2 mps. Neither is the fastest on the runway but both are pretty fast. Both athletes are as good as they are b/c they simply have the whole package and no real weaknesses. Both are fast, strong, good all around athletes, well coached and mentally strong. This battle will go for many years.