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Post by susie on Aug 17, 2009 14:38:46 GMT -8
Wow - Hamelin DQ for impeding, McFarlane for 'kicking out' at the finish (Tony said he crossed the finish line and fell)... Too bad for Liam.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 17, 2009 14:39:09 GMT -8
I have to duck out and go to the grocery store between races - I should be back before the 1500 starts and I'll catch up then...
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Post by mtnme on Aug 17, 2009 14:41:54 GMT -8
Whoa, I just mention in passing that I like these two skaters, (Gilday and Bastille) and they win the race. ...hey, why can't I do this for my own life???
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Post by susie on Aug 17, 2009 15:32:27 GMT -8
From Tony's blog: www.shorttrackhd.com/CANtrials.htmlJessica Gregg makes the Olympic team with her win in the 500m (3)! St. Gelais also shouted for joy with her second place finish in the 500m (3)! Gregg was definitely happy as she crossed the line but not as jubilant as St. Gelais. Hahah. Third was Lambert and Roberge got fourth. She was on the outside as the start and couldn’t make a move the entire race.
In the men’s final, Liam McFarlene took off and lead the entire race until he literally KICKED out at the finish line. He was so nervous trying to get first. All he had to do was stay on his feet at the exit of the last corner. Francois Hamelin impeded against Cory Rasmussen and fell in the process! McFarlene was visually disappointed knowing that his Olympic chances are in vain. If he had won that 500m (3), he would have been on the team automatically. With these unfortunate events, based on overall points, this means that Olivier Jean is selected to race the 500m at the Olympics. McFarlene got second with trailing behind a mere 42 points! Liam still has a chance to win the 1500m (3) since he’s top two along with Bastille.
In other news, Tania Vicent injured herself during practice today and was taken away by the ambulance. I hope she gets well soon. She did not race the 500m (3) today. I don’t know if she’s going to make it back for the third and last 1500m (3). If she doesn’t come back, the 1500m selection is up for grabs. The top three so far are Valerie Maltais, Kalyna Roberge and Amanda Overland. It’s still too close to call for the 1500m (3). Racing again starts at 5pm!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 17, 2009 16:08:37 GMT -8
For the 1500m(3) Ladies' Final we'll see:
Blondin V. Maltais A. Maltais Overland
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Post by susie on Aug 17, 2009 16:20:47 GMT -8
I wonder if Tania is eligible to be the committee's pick.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 17, 2009 16:24:41 GMT -8
I wonder if Tania is eligible to be the committee's pick. I dunno, but my impression was that it was totally at their discretion - if so, I suppose she could be considered... Men advanced to the A Final: Remi Jean Bastille F. Hamelin EDIT: There was a third semi - Monette and Gilday also advance.
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Post by susie on Aug 17, 2009 16:25:42 GMT -8
The mens 1500 (3) semi winners: Guillaume Bastile, Remi Beaulieu, Francois Hamelin, Olivier Jean, Marc-Andre Monette (?), and Michael Gilday.
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Post by susie on Aug 17, 2009 16:31:02 GMT -8
Yeah, I just saw it. We're lucky to have Tony on site.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 17, 2009 16:32:19 GMT -8
Re: Monette (?)
It took me a minute to figure out who 'Monetee' was - (A Tweeting Tony Typo), ;D
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Post by susie on Aug 17, 2009 16:35:53 GMT -8
Re: Monette (?) It took me a minute to figure out who 'Monetee' was - (A Tweeting Tony Typo), ;D That, or a manatee just made the finals.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 17, 2009 16:37:09 GMT -8
Oh, is that how they say it in French?
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Post by susie on Aug 17, 2009 16:45:59 GMT -8
Women's 1500m (3) Final:
1. Kalyna Roberge 2. Amanda Overland 3. Marianne St. Gelais
Mens 1500m (3) A Final:
1. Guillaume Bastille 2. Michael Gilday 3. Francois Hamelin
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Aug 17, 2009 16:53:09 GMT -8
Waiting for the men's A Final results... Gilday... Gilday... Gilday... Gilday...
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Post by susie on Aug 17, 2009 16:57:32 GMT -8
It will be interesting to see where this puts everyone points-wise.
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