Today has been the result of many years of hard work. With a throw of 69.7 meters Amber placed in second bring home the Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials. Amber who is a member of the Mjolnir Throwing club and supported by Sports Doctors Inc. out of Mrytle Beach S.C.
"Speechless. Happy. On Top of the world!!!" Says Amber.
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
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In Olympic throwing events -- men's and women's shot put, discus, hammer and javelin -- the competition begins with a qualifying round in which the entire field is divided into two or more groups. In this round, competitors take turns attempting to reach a pre-set distance that automatically advances them to the final. If fewer than 12 athletes meet the distance required from direct qualification, the 12 competitors with the best throws, plus any athletes tying for 12th, advance to the final. In the final round, competitors take turns until each has attempted three throws. At this point, the top eight-ranked competitors (plus ties) receive three more throws. The best throw of the six is counted and the athlete with the longest throw is declared the winner. In case of a tie, the second-best throw is consulted.
In Olympic throwing events -- men's and women's shot put, discus, hammer and javelin -- the competition begins with a qualifying round in which the entire field is divided into two or more groups. In this round, competitors take turns attempting to reach a pre-set distance that automatically advances them to the final. If fewer than 12 athletes meet the distance required from direct qualification, the 12 competitors with the best throws, plus any athletes tying for 12th, advance to the final. In the final round, competitors take turns until each has attempted three throws. At this point, the top eight-ranked competitors (plus ties) receive three more throws. The best throw of the six is counted and the athlete with the longest throw is declared the winner. In case of a tie, the second-best throw is consulted.
10 comments:
Congratulations Amber! I am so excited for you! I know you'll make us proud in Beijing!
Regan
Oh Amber....how unbelievably exciting for you!!! We will all be rooting for you here in Massachusetts...
Marian
(taboo night...LOL)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
We are all rooting 4 U & have faith in your skills & abilities!!
Congrats.
Go get that Olympic medal that awaits you.
HartFoundation.
Good Job Amber!! Very proud of you!!!
You go girl!!!! I knew you could do it. Congratulations and good luck in Beijing! Wow, you have accomplished something most people only dream about.......
I AM SOOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!!! You are truly an inspiration to so many people to how hardwork & dedication equals accomplishing dreams. You are already an olympian to me. THROW FAR!!!!!!!!
Sandra
congrats amber! i am so proud of you!!!!
It's 100 percent go time for Team Campbell. Faith, hardwork, and determination have finally manifested itself in the form of a golden ticket to the big dance in beijing. Enjoy the moment.... Ok now we have to refocuss for medal must have's in these 08 games... Im so proud of you lil sis. You worked so strenuously and you were robbed last go around but now look at u.. Lets get it .. do work Jams do work!!!
signed
The Front runner of Freshness
MC
Nice photos of Amber from O Trials
http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-TF/photos/F36/
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