Any of the finalists will have a shot at a medal in Beijing. (Qualifying for the Final is the most difficult step.) Vault for men is the craziest apparatus, years ahead in difficulty over the Women.
Of the many good vaulters, Leszek Blanik from Poland has the best chance of winning. His two super vaults are relatively “easy” (for him) and he should take smaller landing deductions.
Click PLAY to see Blanik winning the 2007 World Championships (to qualify for Beijing) on YouTube.
Blanik won the Bronze in 2000 but did not qualify to compete in Athens. He also won the 2008 European Championships on Vault (video).
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