FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has become a destination for pole vaulters because of its success under assistant coach Bryan Compton. The guru has helped 10 Arkansas women’s pole vaulters collected 27 All-American honors. The list included Olympian April Steiner-Bennett and Tina Sutej, who won two national titles and set the collegiate record in 2011. But with all the success the Razorbacks have enjoyed in the event, the 2014 outdoor season broke uncharted territory for Compton. It’s the first time four members of “Compton’s Crew” qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships. “Quite a few of us have had three,” Compton said. “But not four.” The foursome will take flight today, when the women’s pole vault competition takes place at the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. The Razorbacks are hoping to add to their SEC Outdoor title with a strong showing at the national meet and today’s results will have an impact on their success. Sandi Morris, who is one of the favorites to win the national title, said it helps to know Arkansas has strength in numbers in the pole vault. She’ll be joined by senior Danielle Nowell and sophomores Ariel Voskamp and Megan Zimlich. “I think it will be intimidating to see four of us roll up into nationals,” Morris said – See more at: http://swtimes.com/sports/ua-women-pole-vaulters-chasing-medals-ncaa-tourney#sthash.jzYX8nFz.dpuf
