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BEIJING - The pressure of the moment nearly overwhelmed her, but as with most top athletes, Funmi Jimoh found a way to deal with it.
Jimoh, who ran track at Rice, needed to come through on her final attempt in the long jump qualifying round, and she did, cleanly putting a jump of 21’8 1/4" to advance to the final in her first Olympic appearance...
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Layo, I called it, I kid you not. I told George that you will jump 6.6 on 3rd jump and you will be in the final. You have a big follower here in Houston and the biggest of them all is yours trully DAD!
YOU ARE ALWAYS MY CHAMP, My OLYMPIAN.
Love always.
Dad
Posted by: kbj | August 18, 2008 at 11:30 PM
Great job Funmi!!! That was awesome.
Jay
Posted by: jj7473 | August 18, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Funmi,
AWESOME!!, FANTASTIC!!,FABULUS!! and due to a lack for a better word... FAN-TAB-U-LOUS!!!! The smith-Trotter family in Florida has become your official cheerleading squad for you finals tommorrow. We couldn't be prouder of you, for you, and about you.
We send you love, support, and a HIP HIP HOORAAAAY!!!!
Love Ya,
Amenda Smart-Walker and the Smith-Trotter family
Posted by: Amenda Smart-Walker | August 19, 2008 at 08:59 AM
I actually called 6.6something, too. After your 2nd jump I knew that's about what you'd need and I knew you could do it. You are such a clutch performer. Do you know how many people would have crumbled under the pressure (myself included)? You are a superstar and please KNOW you have already gone above and beyond. Thinking of you often. It was hard not being there this time.
Love,
Aisha
Posted by: Aisha | August 19, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Hey Funmi!!
Congrats the family and I have been watching you compete!
Posted by: Jason Gray | August 19, 2008 at 10:52 AM
I work with your proud Mama at UMass Amherst and have been sending vibes from Massachusetts for your success. Congratulations on your accomplishment and keep it going. We're all rooting for you! - Marla Michel
Posted by: Marla Michel | August 19, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Girl! I was so excited to see the Q next to your name when I checked the results today. I'm oh so super excited n proud of you (ok i'm tearing up again, this is becoming ridiculous). Hope you can relax and enjoy the finals n the whole experience. GO FUNMI!
Posted by: Val B. | August 19, 2008 at 03:38 PM
You got a few fans now, here in Washington D.C. and beyond. Wishing you the best. Fly like an Eagle!
Mr. K...
Posted by: Kenneth Wilcots | August 19, 2008 at 04:52 PM
Fantastic job Funmi!! I firmly believed you could make it to the finals and I know you will continue to impress. Best of luck in the finals!
Posted by: Patty | August 19, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Funmi, I have been praying for your success. I am so proud of you. You have come a long way. We are cheering for you. I hope you can feel it. Can't wait to see you jump.
Keisha, Torey and Sydney Batts
Posted by: Keisha | August 20, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Funmi, I work with your dad at HCC. He is so incredibly proud of you. He's had an extra skip in his step for several weeks now. And, that smile...it is always there and the very mention of your name and it just gets bigger and bigger!!
HCC is so proud of you! We have been sending updates - to all HCC employees - often and you have all our support!!
Just like the HCC Eagle....
Fly, Funmi, Fly!!
Annette
Posted by: Annette Hearn | August 20, 2008 at 08:51 PM
Good morning FuJo. I just wanted to tell you that I'm so proud of you. I know you're gonna do great tomorrow. Everybody is wishing you the best. The weather is perfect for 'flying' so Go Big!!! Remember to keep the wheels up until you're done flying ;)
..always,
Demeon
Posted by: Demeon | August 20, 2008 at 09:02 PM