¶2012 OG: mTJ–Christian Taylor (US) 58-5¼ (17.81)

[dj]

T&FN formchart advancers to final

1. Christian Taylor (USA)
2. Will Claye (USA)
3. Phillips Idowu (Great Britain)
4. Lyukman Adams (Russia)
5. Fabrizio Donato (Italy)
6. Daniele Greco (Italy)
7. Alexis Copello (Cuba)
8. Leevan Sands (Bahamas)
9. Benjamin Compaoré (France)
10. Sheryf El-Sheryf (Ukraine)

[EPelle]

Olympic Record: 18.09 (-0,4), Kenny Harrison, USA, Atlanta 1996

2008 Results: G-Nelson Evora, POR, 17.67; S-Phillips Idowu, GBR, 17.62; B-Leevan Sands, BAH, 17.59
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[gh]

w/ Idowu in such a tenuous position, how's chances that Taylor & Claye (not nec. in that order) match the Conley/Simpkins 1-2 of '92?

[j-a-m]

w/ Idowu in such a tenuous position, how's chances that Taylor & Claye (not nec. in that order) match the Conley/Simpkins 1-2 of '92?

guess those chances are pretty good...

[Pelpa]

Any news on the tall dude?

[MightyBurner]

Has anyone ever medaled in both disciplines, let alone in the same Olympics?

[j-a-m]

Has anyone ever medaled in both disciplines, let alone in the same Olympics?

Apparently the last man to achieve that in the Olympics was a Japanese athlete in 1936.

[Grasshopper]

Has anyone ever medaled in both disciplines, let alone in the same Olympics?

Apparently the last man to achieve that in the Olympics was a Japanese athlete in 1936.

I wonder when the last time was that someone pulled of a double in any 2 field-events. I'm guessing it would be a SP/DT guy or gal.

[bman]

Can someone explain what the deal is with Idowu?

[j-a-m]

Taylor with automatic qualifier in first attempt.

[j-a-m]

Can someone explain what the deal is with Idowu?

injuries, didn't compete recently, avoided public appearances; 16.47 in first attempt, needs to improve in order to advance. edit: overall not great competition, possible that 16.47 could be just enough.

[j-a-m]

Just watched Idowu's 2nd attempt; foul, and didn't look good overall.

[j-a-m]

More surprisingly, Claye not looking good, but may just be on track to advance.

[j-a-m]

Idowu is out, Claye currently 12th, not sure how many left.

[j-a-m]

Claye is in trouble, down to 13th.

[j-a-m]

Yes, that should be enough for Claye, 16.87 in 3rd attempt.

[MDelano]

16.62 for last qualifier, the standard is not very high.

[mal]

Can someone explain what the deal is with Idowu?

Been hurt for a while and th BAO have been chasing him for a medical.

[cladthin]

Has El-Sharyf been injured? I was surprised he did not reach the final.

[Powell]

Is there some problem with the horizontal jumping facilities in London? The standard has been terrible in all of them (including LJ in multi events). The results in other events, especially sprints and throws, have been terrific, so it can't be the weather conditions.

[j-a-m]

Claye 17.54 in second attempt.

[j-a-m]

Taylor starts with two fouls.

[LopenUupunut]

Taylor 17.15...

[bman]

its big!!!!!!

[Diego Sahagún]

17.81... Huge

[j-a-m]

17.81... Huge

Yeah, looking like Taylor's about to get the gold

[Grasshopper]

OUCH! Poor Sands. That made me cringe.

[tm71]

Huge jump by Taylor hard for anyone to catch him now. Gruesome injury for poor sands!

[jeremyp]

17.81... Huge

Yeah and he didn't worry about the board.

[Dave]

What is happening with Claye?

[mcgato]

OUCH! Poor Sands. That made me cringe.

Can you describe? I don't want to watch.

[j-a-m]

Claye 17.62, improves but stays in 2nd place

[Grasshopper]

OUCH! Poor Sands. That made me cringe.

Can you describe? I don't want to watch.

He blew out his knee when he took off on his 3rd phase. It completely crumbled and I could see his femur move significantly out of alignment with is fibula.

[uakari]

wow... that was a funny stumble by compaore...

[Marlow]

17.81... Huge

BAM! That's the sound of a boom being lowered!