pronouns placed before nouns

[aflaamM589]

Hello Ron,

his attempt to break the world record was thwarted when he was injured.--> he/his refer to same person

his attempt to break the world record was thwarted when Joe was injured.--> his is not referring to Joe

Joe's attempt to break the world record was thwarted when he was injured.-->he cannot refer to Joe's

Is my understanding correct?
Thank you
Thank you very much

[RonPurewal]

basically, yeah, although that last thing is never going to be tested (and isn't generally reognized by most sources as a real rule).

[aflaamM589]

Thanks
have a nice day

[RonPurewal]

you too.