Andrei Silnov out of WC

[gm33]

not really surprising but such a shame

http://www.leichtathletik.de/index.php? ... wsID=23315

Silnov was battling achilles injury for quite some time now, but is still not ready to compete in Berlin

i was really looking forward for a Silnov vs Ukhov duel
i'm sure Ivan won't complain though, there's not a great love lost between them :twisted:

PS: Lukyanenko is out too

[croflash]

It seems like Silnov just can't stay healthy. When he is over a longer period of time, he is the best in the business.

[gm33]

i agree, he's still the best jumper

but look at that trend

2006:healthy/ European champion
2007:injured
2008:healthy/Olympic champion
2009:injured

he just doesn't have much luck at WC years

[dal4018]

i agree, he's still the best jumper

but look at that trend

2006:healthy/ European champion
2007:injured
2008:healthy/Olympic champion
2009:injured

he just doesn't have much luck at WC years

well he can rest up until '10 and win another major title.

[gh]

in English

http://in.reuters.com/article/sportsNew ... 8?rpc=401&


(Achilles)

[Dietmar239]

Why did it have to be an Achilles? Jumpers are rarely the same afterwards. :x

[Per Andersen]

He had the achilles operation 3 weeks ago we read.
News sure travel fast!

So who can threaten Ukhov now? Looks like Rybakov again. There are signs of Baba approaching his former level but will we ever see him at 2.35 again?

Some of these guys need to make a serious move now.

[gh]

Why did it have to be an Achilles? ....

Ulysses was busy?

[gm33]

Why did it have to be an Achilles? Jumpers are rarely the same afterwards. :x

yes, Kajsa Bergqvist was the only top-jumper who came back even better after a serious achilles injury in 2004

[imaginative]

Even with her, the statement can be disputed: It is true that she had a greater
consistency after her come-back, but I do not think that her maximal ability
improved (2.08i notwithstanding). Notably, she had her 2.06 PB shortly before
the injury, and could have gone heigher yet in Athens (or the following season).

Edit: I am getting old and confused. 2.06 was in 2003
followed by minor injuries, tendon in 2004.

[Per Andersen]

Why did it have to be an Achilles? Jumpers are rarely the same afterwards. :x

yes, Kajsa Bergqvist was the only top-jumper who came back even better after a serious achilles injury in 2004

Kajsa's achilles injury was to her non jumping leg.

[dal4018]

Could any Americans sneak up and medal in Berlin???????

[Dietmar239]

Could any Americans sneak up and medal in Berlin???????

Tall order.

[marknhj]

Could any Americans sneak up and medal in Berlin???????

Tall order.

Williams and Howard could, but only if they're on their A game...

[IFK_Vaxjo]

Could any Americans sneak up and medal in Berlin???????

Tall order.

Williams and Howard could, but only if they're on their A game...

And in Williams case if he had made the trials...