Qualifying Round of the Women’s Discus
August 16, 2008 · Print This Article
I felt very prepared for last nights qualifying round of the women’s discus. I was in the B group with 19 throwers in each flight. My warm up throws were pretty nice and relaxed. I was pretty excited on my 1st throw and I got a little anxious with the upper body and threw 58.70meters. I came back on my 2nd throw a little more relaxed and I hit the auto with 61.90meters. My final is on Aug. 18th at 7pm. We have two American women in the final. I don’t know when is the last time we have had 2 Americans in an Olympic Final. It’s fun being apart of History.
I am so excited to be competing in my first Olympic Final. Now I can work on bringing home a Medal!!!!
Click here for results of the 2 sections, http://www.iaaf.org/oly08/results/eventCode=3659/racedate=08-15-2008/sex=W/discCode=DT/combCode=hash/roundCode=q/results.html#det
Click here for the start list of the final, http://www.iaaf.org/oly08/results/eventCode=3659/racedate=08-18-2008/sex=W/discCode=DT/combCode=hash/roundCode=f/startlist.html#det
I watched the site yesterday for the results and found out you had qualified just about the time Amber got out of school. I thnk she said it best for the both of us in her reply: WOOOO!!!! YOU GO GIRL! We knew you would do it and will be praying for you on the 18th
Awww Aretha! You look especially beautiful in your competition outfits! And your hair is amazing. You clean up good! Congrats again on qualifying.
Shake and bake, Gold is in your future throw like there is no tomorrow From RENTON, to Bejing Who would ever thunk it. You see unbelievable. Great Job!
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Way to go, Aretha! Keep it up. I’ll be thinking of you on the 18th. Bring home the gold!
WOW Aretha….Yippee! You believed in yourself…we believe in you.
You had the courage to say…get me ready coach. He accepted the challenge and you made the commitment. You’ve trained hard and earned the right to be where you are…Go get um girl!
Aretha,
We are so proud of you. Everyone is praying. Let if fly and hit um with your best shot! We love you!
Build A Bear is very proud of you! Happy Birthday and happy flying in the finals. All of the *bears* are rooting for you!
Hi Aretha,
Good luck in the Finals!! We are watching and praying from back in Holland!
Cheers, Froso (Nike Beijing Hospitality)
Go Aretha Go! You have come a long way since Renton Track Field. I see you getting that medal! Work it out! You are an inspiration and Renton is proud of you!
Nikki
I am a friend of Rebekah, we used to work together. She told me all about you and sent me to your wonderful site. Even though you did not medal you still finished in the top 10. That is in the world and that is quite an accomplishment! America is very proud of you! Great job!
Yeah! Go Aretha!
Love you!
Hey Re,
We saw you on the Today show this morning! Looking Good Lady!
We’re proud of you and we hope that you are having a great Olympic Experience. I can’t wait to read about it when you get home. We’ll see you soon!
Jeremy & Soozie