Roslinda undeterred by critics

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Roslinda undeterred by critics
2009/11/19

ROSLINDA Samsu has refuted concerns that her form is on the slide after below-par performances in her last two competitions.

The pole vaulter relinquished her title at the Asian Championships last week after failing to clear 3.80m, which followed her no-height posting at the Malaysian Open last month.

Roslinda said she had just recovered from fever when she competed at the Malaysian Open and adverse weather conditions prevented her from going higher in Guangzhou, China.

"I know there has been a lot said about my performances and some people have even asked if there was a problem with my training.

"I would just like to state that there were external factors involved and it has nothing to do with my performances.

"In Guangzhou, the weather was so bad that my request to the referee to postpone the pole vault was rejected. It was just too dangerous to compete because the wind was unpredictable.

Pole vaulter Roslinda Samsu is the odds-on favourite in her event.
"That was why I came unstuck at 3.80m, which was actually a relief, although it was just my bad luck that rain started to let up when the bar moved to 4.00m," said Roslinda yesterday.

Roslinda is now looking forward to competing at the Laos Sea Games where she is the odds-on favourite in her event.

But first she will warm-up at the Singapore Open in two weeks time to get into the rhythm.

"My preparation has been going fine and I will jump at the Singapore Open before going to the Sea Games. God willing, I'll bring the gold medal home from Laos," said Roslinda, one of only six Malaysian athletes capable of winning gold in Vientiane. -- Devinder Singh