It is not a dream morning session for the Belgians. Elie Bacari, 20, and Helena Ponette were given second chances in the 110 meter and 400 meter hurdles respectively, but neither could qualify for a repeat. Elise Vanderelst ran toward those rematches in the 1,500 and javelin thrower Timothy Herman was unable to make a shot in the final.
Safety net for Vanderelst
The morning session of Tuesday 06/08/2024 will not enter the Belgian history books.
Elise Vanderelst He was the first teammate to start in the 1,500 meter heats in the Stade de France. The Belgian doe started well and settled into the outside posts for two laps, but then he was drowned in what could have been a washing machine around the 1,500 meter race.
In the end, she went down in the last 200 meters and finished 9th in 4’06″95. As only the top six qualified directly for the semi-finals, Vanderelst got another chance on Wednesday in the reps. “Fortunately, they’re still there. for me,” she was soon able to flip the switch.
Disappointment at Bacari
Not much later Elie Bacari for his Olympic debut.
Getting out of the reruns at the age of twenty – especially in this area – would have been a resource for our partner. But Bacari quickly cleared several hurdles and then finally let go.
“I didn’t over-perform today. The race was just bad and I kept hitting obstacles,” he was hard on himself after his 14’13 (his best is 13′ 38, ed.). “But this won’t happen to me again,” he said to a fighter.
A personal record for Ponette
Helena Ponette in that case?
Belgium took a boost last week with the Belgian Waffles and hoped to continue on their own through the reps, although the standard in the women’s 400 meters is high in this competition.
And our friend had to experience this personally. Although Ponette set a personal record after a strong final sprint with a 51:46 and cheered, she also had to retire fifth in her series.
Although it still felt like a personal gain for Ponette. “I am very happy that I was still able to improve my personal record in my fourth tournament here. Unlike the series, I have now been able to organize myself very well,” she said.
And Herman returned home too
At last: Timothy Herman.
The Belgian powerhouse had to break the magical barrier of 84 meters in the shot put qualifications. It is not easy enough when you know that our partner has not yet reached 80 meters this season.
And he would not be able to succeed in the Stade de France either. With two throws just under 80 (79.42 and 78.86 meters) and the last attempt to fail, the Parisian adventure of our hardworking companion ended in the first round.
Like many other Belgians today, he was clearly disappointed.
Watch Timothy Herman’s answer:
Belgian Baaldag
It is not a dream morning session for the Belgians. Elie Bacari, 20, and Helena Ponette were given second chances in the 110 meter and 400 meter hurdles respectively, but neither could qualify for a repeat. Elise Vanderelst ran toward those rematches in the 1,500 and javelin thrower Timothy Herman was unable to make a shot in the final.
Out Timothy Herman
With a third failed throw, Timothy Herman also does not reach the next round. The javelin thrower had to reach 84 meters. Just like Elie Bacari and Helena Ponette, he was eliminated on his own. Elise Vanderelst is the only one who still has a safety net with the reruns after this morning’s session.
Herman also does not reach 80 meters in his second conversion
Herman also does not reach 80 meters in his second conversion. He again delivers a suitable throw, but with 78,86 meters it is still a good five meters below the desired level. All or nothing in his third and final attempt.
It was not on the screen, but Herman has made his first attempt. It started with a throw of 79,42 meters. That is currently not enough for a place in the final, as the limit is 84 metres. Herman has two more attempts, but this will be very difficult.
Herman looks skeptically at the screen
Herman as the last Belgian
Timothy Herman is the last Belgian to take part in the morning session. The twelfth javelin thrower is allowed to throw in Group B. The magic barrier he must try to break in three attempts is 84 meters. This season, Herman’s best throw was 79.94 meters.
I am very happy that I was still able to break my personal record in my fourth race.
Helena Ponette
Watch the interview with Ponette:
But this will still give her confidence for the Cheetahs.
Eline Berings
A personal record is not good enough for Ponette
Also a limit for Ponette
A personal record is not good enough for Ponette. Our partner had a strong final sprint in her legs, but with a time of 51:46 and a corresponding fifth place she is definitely out of the race.
Ponette is there
We don’t have to wait long for the next partner. Helena Ponette is set for her replay in the 400 meters. Can the Belgian who was already active with the Belgian Waffles still move forward? She must finish first or record one of the two best losing times.
Watch the interview with Bacari:
I didn’t do too much today. The race was just bad and I kept hitting obstacles.
Elie Bacari
Bacari can’t seize his second chance
Leave Bacari
Bacari can’t seize his second chance. Our partner faced a realistic “mission impossible” and in the end we couldn’t do any stunts. The fact that he cleared his third hurdle didn’t help Bacari’s case either and he eventually dropped away and finished last in his heat with a time of 14:13.
2024-08-06 10:56:33
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