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Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 5:12 pm
by KirkB
Wan wrote: ... who heard before ... [of] German Chiaraviglio ?

From Argentina, he got the Silver in the Pan Ams last month in Toronto with a PR of 5.75. He won the World Jr. Championships at 5.71 in 2006, but hasn't improved much since then, so I agree that RL doesn't have much to worry about. I think RL needs to worry more about RH and SB! :)

For Barber's sake, I'm more worried about Holzdeppe than about Lisek. I saw the 5.70 clearances of RL, RH, and SB in the qualifying round, and (though it took him 3 tries) Holzdeppe had better clearance than RL or SB. But to be fair, I didn't see Lisek's clearance.

If the Q round is any indication, I think RH will start higher than SB and PL (perhaps starting at 5.70 again), which may conserve his energy when they get near 5.90 (as Hardflex predicts). SB has proven his endurance in long meets, but it's going to take a great jump (perhaps 5.95) for Barber to win Silver (or Gold if RL falters).

I'll go out on a limb and predict RL at 6.05, SB at 5.95, and RH at 5.90. :star: :star: :star:

Then Lisek at 5.80 for 4th.

Kirk

Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 5:24 am
by canag
OK so it seems it's prediction's time! Here are mine:
1. Lavillenie 6.06 (assuming he's able to jump on 20 steps without cables on his way) because he'll surely have a try at the CR if possible
2. Barber 5.90
3. Holzdeppe 5.90 (more attempts than SB)

BTW height progression is 50, 65, 80, 90, 600, 605 ; I think these large steps (580-590-600) are favorable towards Lavillenie (less waiting time for him, hard for the others)

Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:55 am
by rainbowgirl28
KIRK BRYDE HAVE YOU HAD A HEART ATTACK YET??

Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:26 am
by rainbowgirl28
Barber is the World Champion!! I'm afraid Kirk appears to have fainted from the excitement... :)

Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:37 am
by dgray341
Way to go Barber! Go Akron too!

Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:06 pm
by hardflex
Congrats to Barber, that must be a first, a Canadian PV World Champ ! He jumped well, no misses until 6.0 m.

Lavillinie opened at 5.80, 1st attempt clearance. Out at 5.90, 4 jumps total. I don't think he had enough jumps to fine tune everything.

I think the large height increments changed the results quite a bit. I certainly thought Kendricks would be good for 5.80 at least.

Now, on to the Women.

Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:20 pm
by KirkB
WOW !!! :star:

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO FELLOW CANADIAN SHAWN BARBER, :star:

THE NEW WORLD CHAMPION !!! :star:

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/trackandfield/shawn-barber-wins-pole-vault-gold-at-world-championships-1.3201498

Kirk

Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:23 pm
by KirkB
rainbowgirl28 wrote:Barber is the World Champion!! I'm afraid Kirk appears to have fainted from the excitement... :)

No heart attack or fainting, but I'm literally crying right now with tears of joy! :D :D :D

Kirk

Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:27 pm
by KirkB
I just found out that Shawn had signed a pro contract with Nike earlier this summer, and is forfeiting his Sr. year of eligibility in the NCAA.

$60,000 in his pocket today!

But it's not about the money, or even about him being Canadian, it's about him taking the vault world by storm this year, and doing so well at such a young age. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! :heart:

Kirk

Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:45 pm
by IAmTheWalrus
Because I love this show and this character:

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Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:50 pm
by IAmTheWalrus
Congratulations Shawn and our wonderful northern neighbors the Canadians

Re: WC 2015 - Beijing

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:08 pm
by KirkB
Full IAAF coverage of the Men's PV Final can be found on this link:

IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015 - Day 3 Evening Session

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqclUg_CAHo

Kirk