A/FA - Attempts/Failed Attempts. Venue: Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park, Montreal.
Competitors: 28; Countries: 14
Roberts, who had set a world record of 5.70 in the US Trials, and
Władysław Kozakiewicz, the world’s best in 1975, were considered the
best in the field. Twenty cleared 5.10 to qualify, suggesting that 5.20
would have been a more sensible standard.
In the final, 12 cleared 5.25, with Kjell Isaksson, François Tracanelli
(FRA), and Vladimir Kishkun (URS) the most notable of those unable
to get to that level. Kozakiewicz cleared 5.25, but limped out of the pit,
and could go no higher. The medals were determined at 5.50, with
Roberts, Ślusarski, and the surprising Kalliomäki - who set a personal
best - all clearing first time. Abada and Bell gambled and lost at 5.55.
The third of the strong Polish squad - Buciarski - also missed twice at
5.55 after one failure at 5.50. No-one was able to clear 5.55, leaving
Ślusarski the winner on countback over Kalliomäki after Roberts failed
at 5.60.
Qualification - Saturday 24.07
Mark 5.10m. 20 Athletes passed the Mark and advanced to Final.
Poland
Finland
United States
France
Japan
West Germany
Soviet Union
Australia
Great Britain
Sweden
Cuba
Canada
Greece
