Friday Update
Fri Aug 14 19:39:00 -0400 2009
Today was the women's semi-final. Same format as yesterday; but with fewer women in the competition, there were only two groups. In each group, 18 make it into the final.The sole women's competitor for the US was 17 year old Margaux Isaksen. Margaux, affectionately nicknamed Mango by teammates,… Read More
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Competition Day
Thu Aug 13 19:52:00 -0400 2009
Today was the men's semi-final competition here in London. In the pentathlon, only 36 people compete in the finals events. At "open" competitions, World Cups, World Championships, and Continental Championships, we have to compete through semi-finals to make it to the finals. At the Olympics and the… Read More
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Flight to London
Wed Aug 12 20:57:00 -0400 2009
We purchased the plane tickets early enough that we able to book a fantastic itinerary. When you travel a lot and have to compete right after travel, things like your itinerary make a big difference. For this flight, we were scheduled to leave Colorado Springs at about 6:20pm, connect in Denver, and… Read More
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World Championships
Tue Aug 11 20:46:00 -0400 2009
For those of you who routinely read my blog, I apologize for my recent silence. This summer, I have been extremely busy and not able to apply proper time to blogging. However, I'll be posting every day for the next week so stay tuned!The World Championships this year are in London. It's fitting that… Read More
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