Anne's Arts & Activities Blog

Former world champion Bryan Clay stayed on course in the lead from the first to the last event to clinch the Olympic gold medal in the decathlon. He had won the 100 meters and long jump and consolidated his position by winning the discus throw. He finished 23rd in the 1500 metres, but had enough lead to win the gold. Clay is the grandson of Shirley Vandenburg of Falconer, NY.

Fredonia pole vaulter Jenn Stuczynski took a silver medal this morning in Beijing, falling once again to world champion Yelena Isinbayeva. Stuczynski has been in a back and forth medal battle with Isinbayeva for years. It is Isinbayeva's second consecutive Olympic pole vault gold medal. Isinbayeva set the mark of 16 feet, 6 3/4 inches on her third and final attempt at that height. Stuczynski's top height was 15-9, while bronze medalist Svetlana Feofanova of Russia, the 2003 world champion, topped out at 15-7.

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps wins a record eighth Olympic gold medal with his victory in the 4x100 medley relay.

Jenn Stuczynski spent Tuesday night in Fredonia, as she gets ready for her trip to Beijing for the Olympics. The pole vaulter is one of America's best hopes for an Olympic medal. Stuczynski, who is foregoing the opening ceremonies for the games in order to concentrate on training, was in Fredonia to take part in National Night Out activities.