London Grand Prix in Review

Hello Friends and Family,

Todays competition was a fight. There were many great jumpers out today. Everyone rose to the occasion. Some just rose higher.

I ended 4th. Yes, I am disappointed with my position. I always want to win. My jump was 6.80. My second best jump of the year.

I am pleased with my distance, but by no means satisfied. My goal is to jump 6.80's and 6.90's like its nothing, so seven meters comes when I put it all together. I'm getting closer and closer to that goal. I want it all today, I want it all right now. Despite that, I am wise enough to be patient and grow and aggressively pursue my goals.

So how am I feeling?

Ever hopeful, determined, and just a step closer to the medal stand.

Thanks for your support everyone! And thanks for the comments, keep them coming! They lift me up!

Until next time,

Funmi K J Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

Comments

[Carl Griffith]

Keep up the determination Funmi !!!!

[Christopher Franke]

Hallo Funmi, somewhere I read that your major at Rice was philosophy (is that true?). I'm a PhD student in philosophy in Munich, Germany, who's at the same time a (hobby) sprinter (100m, 10,59s). How was studying at the same time being a world class athlete (course obligations, etc.)? In Germany, the connection between university and sports isn't important at all. But I think there are parallels between philosophy and sprinting (maybe long jumping too); e.g. Aquinas citing Aristotle: "A small error at the outset can lead to great errors in the final conclusions". I wish you good luck for the World's in Berlin. Christopher

[blodget]

Hi Funmi!

As always, I'm very proud of you, and I am always following you around the world! My hopes, dreams and prayers for you are constant... Best wishes...the Blodget's!