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Sad Bubka off form ahead of Games

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PADUA, Italy, Aug 27 (AFP)- Ukrainian polevault world record holder Sergei Bubka made a hash of his last Olympic warm-up at an international meeting here on Sunday.

Looking out of condition, Bubka twice missed jumps of 5.40m then missed his third effort at 5.50m.

Cuba's longjumper Ivan Pedroso was in better fettle as he leaped 8.25m aided by a favourable wind.

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