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Will the naked pole vaulter land a sponsorship?

Settled as Yes

A French accommodation-finding website has provided a sponsor

http://www.capetimes.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=4934838

Background:

Background: Romain Mesnil, a French pole vaulting champion and 2007 Osaka silver medallist has run naked with his pole through the streets of Paris and posted the video on the internet, hoping to draw attention to his quest for a new sponsorship deal.

Messnil appears to be the latest victim of the global economic downturn, as his contract with Nike was not renewed last year. Will he be successful in securing a deal, as reported on his website www.romain-mesnil.com? I'll set suspend date for end of the month, as by then the interest will have died down and if he's not successful by then, he likely never will be.

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source or www.romain-mesnil.com

 
Forecast history %
Yes
11%
No sponsorship deals reported
48%
Negotiations reportedly underway
41%
Settled as Yes on Tue 21st Apr 9:18am PST

Suspend date: Thu 30th Apr 3:59pm PST
Settlement date: Tue 21st Apr 9:18am PST

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 25%, No sponsorship deals reported: 50%, Negotiations reportedly underway: 25%

Action history:

Created Sun 29th Mar 3:08pm PST by cookietime
Settlement requested Mon 20th Apr 4:24pm PST by frogchop: http://www.capetimes.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=4934838

He landed a sponsor!
Settled as 'Yes' Tue 21st Apr 9:18am PST by colinw: A French accommodation-finding website has provided a sponsor

http://www.capetimes.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=4934838

Suspend date: Thu 30th Apr 3:59pm PST
Settlement date: Tue 21st Apr 9:18am PST details

 

Predictions (39)

34 weeks ago
carpet predicted No sponsorship deals reported (H$28 at 48%)
34 weeks ago
carpet predicted No sponsorship deals reported (H$27 at 48%)
36 weeks ago
metalwarlord predicted No sponsorship deals reported (H$100 at 47%)
36 weeks ago
philphan1 predicted No sponsorship deals reported (H$20 at 47%)
36 weeks ago
growthy predicted No sponsorship deals reported (H$100 at 46%)

Comments (7)

here is the heartwarming tale that inspired the question

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/2300693/French-pole-vaulter-runs-naked-through-Paris
posted 37 weeks ago
  2 frogchop
Surely Trojan will take the bait.
posted 37 weeks ago
  3 chatarra
It's safe to rule out any fashion sponsors.
Deodorant makers might be interested though.
posted 37 weeks ago
haha awesome, he did it!! *claps*

I just wish i'd backed him to do it....
posted 34 weeks ago
  5 frogchop
Unfortunately I bought in too early on this one and didn't get the benefits of 11%, but it sure beat a sharp stick in the eye.
posted 34 weeks ago
I cashed in a $50 @ 5% 'yes' bet a couple of weeks ago for a $15 profit :(
posted 34 weeks ago
  7 frogchop
I can't even count the number of times I got sucked by the sure thing before settlement.
posted 34 weeks ago

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