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

[BruceFlorman]

Damn! 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.

[BruceFlorman]

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.

[rainbowgirl28]

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.

[rainbowgirl28]

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.

[rainbowgirl28]

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

[HMS]

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

[vaultovau]

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

[BruceFlorman]

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.

[rainbowgirl28]

IAAF: 21:57
Here goes Isinbayeva again.


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

[rainbowgirl28]

She did! A new world record will be attempted tonight

[rainbowgirl28]

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

[BruceFlorman]

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