Heptathlon in Saint-Denis

Chari Hawkins, a 33-year-old heptathlete from Rexburg, faced significant challenges during her Olympic debut in Saint-Denis, France. Despite a strong start, finishing fifth in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 13.16 seconds, Hawkins 'no-heighted' in the high jump, failing to clear 1.71 meters and earning zero points. This setback dropped her from fifth to 22nd place, effectively ending her chances for an Olympic medal. Hawkins did manage to bounce back somewhat in subsequent events, placing 17th in the shot put and 15th in the 200-meter dash. Currently, she stands far behind the leaders, with Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson in first place. Hawkins still has three events remaining to improve her standings, but the path to a podium finish appears daunting.