¶mHigh Jump: Donald Thomas (Bahamas) 2.35 (7-8 1/2)

[gh]

T&FN premeet formchart:

1. Stefan Holm (Sweden)
2. Andrey Tereshin (Russia)
3. Yaroslav Rybakov (Russia)
4. Victor Moya (Cub)
5. Donald Thomas (Bahamas)
6. Tomás Jankú (Czech Republic)
7. Linus Thörnblad (Sweden)
8. Eike Onnen (Germany)
9. Jesse Williams (US)
10. Andrey Silnov (Russia)

[Stooges]

Anyone who knows how the schedule for the heights looks like ? ex. 2.33 , 2.35 etc
Feels like I´m missing some English terms for asking this question correct , but I guess you understand what I mean :P

[midnightsun]

I think the bar height progression is decided at the technical meeting the day before the Q takes place.

But I could be wrong.

[gh]

starting heights and increments for the finals, says the Team Manual, will be decided afater the qualiifying rounds. (Didn't find a ref to when/how the Q-round hieghts will be determined)

[polevaultpower]

Anyone think Donald Thomas can sneak in there for a medal?

[gh]

Absolutely!

[jhc68]

What are the odds on Moya? I'd put a couple of bucks on a top 3 finish for him.

[Dave]

Anyone think Donald Thomas can sneak in there for a medal?

I wouldn't be surprised by much of anything from that young man. I hope he goes 2.36.

[gh]

a thread cut and pasted from Current Events



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"Dark Horse" Men's Highjump: Linus


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Mats Nilsson



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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:03 am Post subject: "Dark Horse" Men's Highjump: Linus
http://www.resdagboken.se/Default.aspx? ... yId=229284

Says he feels great and here is a pic from training camp. Anyone who can guess how high?
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Mats Nilsson



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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:05 am Post subject:
You have to search a little bit to find the pic in the list that pops up...Sorry.
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marknhj



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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:11 am Post subject:
Mats Nilsson wrote:
You have to search a little bit to find the pic in the list that pops up...Sorry.


How about telling us where to look? I'm interested because I almost picked him for a dark horse medal - even when he was struggling it looked to me that he was getting good height.
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pela2



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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:23 am Post subject:
marknhj wrote:
Mats Nilsson wrote:
You have to search a little bit to find the pic in the list that pops up...Sorry.


How about telling us where to look? I'm interested because I almost picked him for a dark horse medal - even when he was struggling it looked to me that he was getting good height.



this seems to be the one

http://www.resdagboken.se/upload/imageg ... 057309.jpg
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Mats Nilsson



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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:33 pm Post subject:
marknhj wrote:
Mats Nilsson wrote:
You have to search a little bit to find the pic in the list that pops up...Sorry.


How about telling us where to look? I'm interested because I almost picked him for a dark horse medal - even when he was struggling it looked to me that he was getting good height.


You should see a total of 12 pics of various things using the above link. Linus is on the middle row all the way to the right. Click to enlarge.
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pela2



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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject:
Mats Nilsson wrote:
marknhj wrote:
Mats Nilsson wrote:
You have to search a little bit to find the pic in the list that pops up...Sorry.


How about telling us where to look? I'm interested because I almost picked him for a dark horse medal - even when he was struggling it looked to me that he was getting good height.


You should see a total of 12 pics of various things using the above link. Linus is on the middle row all the way to the right. Click to enlarge.


well, the pic I point out is the only one when he jumping HJ...
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Mats Nilsson



Joined: 13 Jun 2007
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject:
pela2 wrote:
Mats Nilsson wrote:
marknhj wrote:
Mats Nilsson wrote:
You have to search a little bit to find the pic in the list that pops up...Sorry.


How about telling us where to look? I'm interested because I almost picked him for a dark horse medal - even when he was struggling it looked to me that he was getting good height.


You should see a total of 12 pics of various things using the above link. Linus is on the middle row all the way to the right. Click to enlarge.


well, the pic I point out is the only one when he jumping HJ...


It appears that the web-address you gave is a "stale" link. Anyhow, point of the post is that Linus is probably in 2.35m + shape. Holm is by no means the only one who has managed to peak for the right time. We'll see though. Anything can happen.
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[Dietmar239]

I want Linus to do well, but it would surprise me if he pulls off 2.35m or higher. He has had pretty low heights for the majority of the year. If he performs well, that would be an outstanding example of peaking at the right time.

[Per Andersen]

I want Linus to do well, but it would surprise me if he pulls off 2.35m or higher. He has had pretty low heights for the majority of the year. If he performs well, that would be an outstanding example of peaking at the right time.

He was suffering illness/injuries during late winter early spring and was in terrible shape for quite a while. Had problems with 2.05. Right before the DN Galan Aug 5 there were questions about him even going to Osaka.

So now he is in 2.35+ shape we hear. I don't know. Don't think he is ready to medal but would be pleasantly surprised if he does.

[Jnathletics]

I want Linus to do well, ....

I hope he is not jumping with his blanket.

[miguel]

Anything at all on Silnov this summer?

I really wouldn't be suprised at all if he copys that "out of nowhere" performance as he did last summer in Gothenburg.
Depending on the height progression I think 2.34 - 2.36 on first attempt will be good enough for the podium, the one who gets the 2.37 or 2.38 will be the winner.

I can't see anyone going higher.

[Mats Nilsson]

I want Linus to do well, but it would surprise me if he pulls off 2.35m or higher. He has had pretty low heights for the majority of the year. If he performs well, that would be an outstanding example of peaking at the right time.

He was suffering illness/injuries during late winter early spring and was in terrible shape for quite a while. Had problems with 2.05. Right before the DN Galan Aug 5 there were questions about him even going to Osaka.

So now he is in 2.35+ shape we hear. I don't know. Don't think he is ready to medal but would be pleasantly surprised if he does.

Yeah, no injuries though. Just a high fever for quite some time. We'll see. Qiualifying is ongoing and both look great so far. 2.23 in the first for both Stefan and Linus. Light touch on the way down for Linus.

[Mats Nilsson]

[quote=Mats Nilsson]

I want Linus to do well, but it would surprise me if he pulls off 2.35m or higher. He has had pretty low heights for the majority of the year. If he performs well, that would be an outstanding example of peaking at the right time.

He was suffering illness/injuries during late winter early spring and was in terrible shape for quite a while. Had problems with 2.05. Right before the DN Galan Aug 5 there were questions about him even going to Osaka.

So now he is in 2.35+ shape we hear. I don't know. Don't think he is ready to medal but would be pleasantly surprised if he does.

Yeah, no injuries though. Just a high fever for quite some time. We'll see. Qiualifying is ongoing and both look great so far. 2.23 in the first for both Stefan and Linus. Light touch on the way down for Linus.[/quote:2b29ynw4]



Holm and Linus over 2.26 in the first. Easy for both of them. Rybakov looks good...Silnov cleared his attempt but not as impressive as Rybakov. 2.26 in the first may be enough for a final. 22 jumpers still in so they are going to 2.29.

Edit: Williams probably out. Missed 3rd attempt on 2.26. Krymarenko almost out, but cleared in last attempt. Teresjin (spelling?) out as well. Mason is out. Ton needed 3 attempts on 2.26.