Foreign media about the Olympics.
Digest of foreign media materials about the performance of the Russian Olympic team at the Olympics 2012 in London."Der Spiegel", Germany, August 7, 2012COACH OF THE RUSSIAN TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR FENCING resignationAfter disappointing results in fencing coach the Russian national team, Vladislav Pavlovich announced his resignation. Instead of the planned six medals, three Russians just climbed on the podium, said in an interview with P. agency "Interfax". On his decision he had already announced the members of the Fencing Federation.http://www.spiegel.de/sport/sonst/olympia-2012-das-nok-indiens-hat-den-cas-angerufen-a-848356.htmlBBC, UK, August 7, 2012Swimming: Gold ILYA ZAKHAROVA Jumping from a three SpringboardRussian Ilya Zakharov won gold in the three-meter springboard diving with 555.90 points with the result, beating competitors from China's Qin Kai (524.15), which is in a bitter struggle beat his compatriot and Olympic champion and Hye Chong (bronze).Keane won the synchronized three-meter springboard diving with and dominated the discipline over the past three years.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19171727BBC, UK, August 7, 2012Weightlifting: BEHDAD SALIMIKORDASYABI won gold in the category of more than 105 kgBehdad Salimikordasyabi (Iran) won gold in the category of over 105 kg, lifting a total of 455 kg. Another athlete from Iran Sajjad Anushiravani won a silver medal and European champion Ruslan Russian Albegov took the bronze medal. Even after defending Olympic title Salimikordasyabi failed attempt to set a world record in clean and jerk at 264 kg.Jim Neal, a commentator BBC: "The world champion became an Olympic champion: as expected, the Iranians have won gold and silver, showing once again that they are a major force in the heavyweight division."Albegov came forward after the jerk, lifting 208 kg. Salimikordasyabi answered the same, but because of its heavier weight, he began the second part of the competition in second place.Anushiravani briefly took the lead when raised in clean and jerk 245 kg, which gave him a total of 449 kg. However, Salimikordasyabi regained the championship, taking the first attempt 247 kg, and putting pressure on Albegova.Russians could come forward, as if lifted 247 kg, due to its lower weight, but he could not hold the rod in equilibrium. Anushiravani failed to lift 251 kg, and Salimikordasyabi became an Olympic champion.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18903495BBC, UK, August 7, 2012High Jump: Robbie GRABARZH won a bronze medal for the UKRobbie Grabarzh won bronze in the high jump for men, which allowed the British team to surpass the medal standings in comparison with Beijing 2008. Grabarzh overcame the height of 2.29 meters with the third result - this medal became the 48th team in the bank. For the UK this is the best indicator for 104 years, the Olympics and the minimum, which was put before the British athletes.Two-time European Indoor champion Ivan Ukhov won the gold with a score of 2.38 m result of Eric Cunard from the United States can not even compare to jump Ukhov - Americans took silver at a height of 2.33 mhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18903512BBC, UK, August 7, 2012Synchronized swimming: Russian duet won gold, British NINTHRussians Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina won the Olympic gold medal in duet with a stunning performance in the finals of the competition in synchronized swimmingThe pair, who won first place in the team competition in Beijing in the lead after the compulsory program on Monday and stay ahead after the long program with a score of 197,100 points. Spaniards in the battle for silver bypassed Chinese women and British women were only nine.Competitions duos have become part of the Olympic program in 1984, but were excluded from the Games in Atlanta in 1996. They were reinstated four years later in Sydney, and since then the Russian pair won duets at each Olympics.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18903207"The Guardian", UK, August 7, 2012Ukhov TAKES GOLD, WHILE LEADING fluctuateGoing to London, the American high jumper Jesse Williams knew that he had to overcome much more difficult barrier than fiberglass crossbar. He also had to overcome all the difficulties that make the competition in the high jump one of the most unpredictable in the program of the Olympic Games ....And London does not destroy his expectations. Williams, who, according to him, went to the Olympics, "incredible shape", with no problems overcame the first two attempts. However, to overcome the next height, 2.29 meters, he never came even close.As often happens in the high jump, where one seeks failure, success comes to the next. 26-year-old Russian Ivan Ukhov, frankly, was not a "dark horse". In 2010, the championship of Russia in enclosed spaces, he led the tournament with a score of 2.39 meters, however, the big international competitions, he has not shone. Last year, after winning the second European title in the premises, it showed only the fifth result on the World Championship in Daegu.Ukhov not demonstrated its willingness to become the best in London. First, he flunked the height of 2.29, but then took it easy at the second attempt, and increased its advantage, having won 2.33, 2.36 and 2.38. The only thing that slowed it down, so is the loss of T-shirts during one of his disguises, so that Ukhov had to quickly attach your number to the shirt, which he gave a teammate.
"El Pais", Spain, August 7, 2012End of an era IsinbayevaIribar Amaya (Amaya Iríbar)While Felix Sanchez (Félix Sánchez) swallowed her tears with the rain drops to the sounds of the anthem of the Dominican Republic, proclaims that he again became an Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva era is coming to an end.When the ceremony ended and the best athletes leave the podium, it became apparent defeat of the stars of world sport, which failed to overcome the height of 4.75 meters. She, overcome the five-meter bar, double pobivshey his own world record, which showed dramatic results in the last two Olympics, had to be content with only a bronze.Of course, this - not the first defeat Isinbayeva, but it is - her first Olympic failure. She first rose to the highest level of Olympic podium in 2004 in Athens, and confirmed his title of Olympic champion four years later in Beijing. Isinbayeva, who has 30 years, for nearly a decade was the first in this sport. Only two years ago, she took a short break to rest after the grueling competition."It's like a gold medal for me. Over the past three years I have had too many disappointments. I think this bronze said to me, Helen, do not leave sport - as I had planned to leave after London, "said Isinbayeva.Psychological struggle is in the details. In fact, as a Cuban athlete hands moistened with a solution of magnesium and slowly picked up a pole, or in how an American hid my face under a hood. But in the end is still queen of the sport remained Isinbayeva, who simply could not attract universal attention. Going up to his coach, who was on the podium and dressed in a costume of one of the world famous companies, she started to cry (or it seemed), and embraced him like a little girl that needs attention installed cameras in the stadium, and with them, and 80,000 spectators were on the stands .In accordance with tradition, Sur, as well as any champion, made a lap of honor around the stadium with the flag of their country in their hands. Along with it came Silva and, of course, Isinbayeva again, this time with long flowing hair. She seemed to say to everyone: "I'm not leaving."http://inosmi.ru/sport/20120807/196230585.htmlOriginal publication: Fin de la era Isinbayevahttp://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2012/08/06/juegos_olimpicos/1344288429_525180.html
Digest of foreign media materials about the performance of the Russian Olympic team at the Olympics 2012 in London."Der Spiegel", Germany, August 7, 2012COACH OF THE RUSSIAN TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR FENCING resignationAfter disappointing results in fencing coach the Russian national team, Vladislav Pavlovich announced his resignation. Instead of the planned six medals, three Russians just climbed on the podium, said in an interview with P. agency "Interfax". On his decision he had already announced the members of the Fencing Federation.http://www.spiegel.de/sport/sonst/olympia-2012-das-nok-indiens-hat-den-cas-angerufen-a-848356.htmlBBC, UK, August 7, 2012Swimming: Gold ILYA ZAKHAROVA Jumping from a three SpringboardRussian Ilya Zakharov won gold in the three-meter springboard diving with 555.90 points with the result, beating competitors from China's Qin Kai (524.15), which is in a bitter struggle beat his compatriot and Olympic champion and Hye Chong (bronze).Keane won the synchronized three-meter springboard diving with and dominated the discipline over the past three years.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19171727BBC, UK, August 7, 2012Weightlifting: BEHDAD SALIMIKORDASYABI won gold in the category of more than 105 kgBehdad Salimikordasyabi (Iran) won gold in the category of over 105 kg, lifting a total of 455 kg. Another athlete from Iran Sajjad Anushiravani won a silver medal and European champion Ruslan Russian Albegov took the bronze medal. Even after defending Olympic title Salimikordasyabi failed attempt to set a world record in clean and jerk at 264 kg.Jim Neal, a commentator BBC: "The world champion became an Olympic champion: as expected, the Iranians have won gold and silver, showing once again that they are a major force in the heavyweight division."Albegov came forward after the jerk, lifting 208 kg. Salimikordasyabi answered the same, but because of its heavier weight, he began the second part of the competition in second place.Anushiravani briefly took the lead when raised in clean and jerk 245 kg, which gave him a total of 449 kg. However, Salimikordasyabi regained the championship, taking the first attempt 247 kg, and putting pressure on Albegova.Russians could come forward, as if lifted 247 kg, due to its lower weight, but he could not hold the rod in equilibrium. Anushiravani failed to lift 251 kg, and Salimikordasyabi became an Olympic champion.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18903495BBC, UK, August 7, 2012High Jump: Robbie GRABARZH won a bronze medal for the UKRobbie Grabarzh won bronze in the high jump for men, which allowed the British team to surpass the medal standings in comparison with Beijing 2008. Grabarzh overcame the height of 2.29 meters with the third result - this medal became the 48th team in the bank. For the UK this is the best indicator for 104 years, the Olympics and the minimum, which was put before the British athletes.Two-time European Indoor champion Ivan Ukhov won the gold with a score of 2.38 m result of Eric Cunard from the United States can not even compare to jump Ukhov - Americans took silver at a height of 2.33 mhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18903512BBC, UK, August 7, 2012Synchronized swimming: Russian duet won gold, British NINTHRussians Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina won the Olympic gold medal in duet with a stunning performance in the finals of the competition in synchronized swimmingThe pair, who won first place in the team competition in Beijing in the lead after the compulsory program on Monday and stay ahead after the long program with a score of 197,100 points. Spaniards in the battle for silver bypassed Chinese women and British women were only nine.Competitions duos have become part of the Olympic program in 1984, but were excluded from the Games in Atlanta in 1996. They were reinstated four years later in Sydney, and since then the Russian pair won duets at each Olympics.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18903207"The Guardian", UK, August 7, 2012Ukhov TAKES GOLD, WHILE LEADING fluctuateGoing to London, the American high jumper Jesse Williams knew that he had to overcome much more difficult barrier than fiberglass crossbar. He also had to overcome all the difficulties that make the competition in the high jump one of the most unpredictable in the program of the Olympic Games ....And London does not destroy his expectations. Williams, who, according to him, went to the Olympics, "incredible shape", with no problems overcame the first two attempts. However, to overcome the next height, 2.29 meters, he never came even close.As often happens in the high jump, where one seeks failure, success comes to the next. 26-year-old Russian Ivan Ukhov, frankly, was not a "dark horse". In 2010, the championship of Russia in enclosed spaces, he led the tournament with a score of 2.39 meters, however, the big international competitions, he has not shone. Last year, after winning the second European title in the premises, it showed only the fifth result on the World Championship in Daegu.Ukhov not demonstrated its willingness to become the best in London. First, he flunked the height of 2.29, but then took it easy at the second attempt, and increased its advantage, having won 2.33, 2.36 and 2.38. The only thing that slowed it down, so is the loss of T-shirts during one of his disguises, so that Ukhov had to quickly attach your number to the shirt, which he gave a teammate.
"El Pais", Spain, August 7, 2012End of an era IsinbayevaIribar Amaya (Amaya Iríbar)While Felix Sanchez (Félix Sánchez) swallowed her tears with the rain drops to the sounds of the anthem of the Dominican Republic, proclaims that he again became an Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva era is coming to an end.When the ceremony ended and the best athletes leave the podium, it became apparent defeat of the stars of world sport, which failed to overcome the height of 4.75 meters. She, overcome the five-meter bar, double pobivshey his own world record, which showed dramatic results in the last two Olympics, had to be content with only a bronze.Of course, this - not the first defeat Isinbayeva, but it is - her first Olympic failure. She first rose to the highest level of Olympic podium in 2004 in Athens, and confirmed his title of Olympic champion four years later in Beijing. Isinbayeva, who has 30 years, for nearly a decade was the first in this sport. Only two years ago, she took a short break to rest after the grueling competition."It's like a gold medal for me. Over the past three years I have had too many disappointments. I think this bronze said to me, Helen, do not leave sport - as I had planned to leave after London, "said Isinbayeva.Psychological struggle is in the details. In fact, as a Cuban athlete hands moistened with a solution of magnesium and slowly picked up a pole, or in how an American hid my face under a hood. But in the end is still queen of the sport remained Isinbayeva, who simply could not attract universal attention. Going up to his coach, who was on the podium and dressed in a costume of one of the world famous companies, she started to cry (or it seemed), and embraced him like a little girl that needs attention installed cameras in the stadium, and with them, and 80,000 spectators were on the stands .In accordance with tradition, Sur, as well as any champion, made a lap of honor around the stadium with the flag of their country in their hands. Along with it came Silva and, of course, Isinbayeva again, this time with long flowing hair. She seemed to say to everyone: "I'm not leaving."http://inosmi.ru/sport/20120807/196230585.htmlOriginal publication: Fin de la era Isinbayevahttp://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2012/08/06/juegos_olimpicos/1344288429_525180.html
