Olympic Women's Finals - Isi 5.05 WR, Stuczynski 4.80

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Unread postby BruceFlorman » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:45 am

Damn! :mad: I said two months ago that I'd be disappointed if the silver didn't take at least 4.90, and I was right. I am very disappointed. :crying:

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Unread postby BruceFlorman » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:46 am

master wrote:Any guesses at what Isi will have the bar set at?

Petrov already announced her progression weeks ago: 4.70 - 4.85 - 4.95 - WR. I doubt she'll deviate.

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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:47 am

achtungpv wrote:Now the question is, will Isi's ego allow her to settle behind Bolt in accolades or does she jack it up to 5.10 to get better press coverage?


I think she would rather get the 6 world records between 5.05 and 5.10 than make a bigger splash at the Olympics. 5.05 or 5.10 I think both would get her similar amounts of attention in the mass media.

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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:49 am

IAAF: 21:46
A miss for Isinbayeva at 4.95m.
21:42
Isinbayeva will attempt 4.95m. This will be only her third vault; she's cleared two heights, each at her first attempt.

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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:54 am

Second attempt at 4.95. Lots of height but hits it on the way down. She looks upset.

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Unread postby HMS » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:56 am

Ok, I'm new to pole vault. What happens if she's passed the previous height but misses all 3 at this one?

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Unread postby vaultovau » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:57 am

if she misses three in a row, then she is out

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Unread postby BruceFlorman » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:58 am

HMS wrote:Ok, I'm new to pole vault. What happens if she's passed the previous height but misses all 3 at this one?

She'll be done for the night and scored for her final clearance - 4.85.

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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:00 am

IAAF: 21:57
Here goes Isinbayeva again.


I hear cheers in the background... did she make it?

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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:00 am

She did! A new world record will be attempted tonight :)

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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:01 am

IAAF: 21:58
And she's over! Olympic Record 4.95m!

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Unread postby BruceFlorman » Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:04 am

Alright!!! We're saved from complete anti-climax. :)


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