Confidence is high, says Lewis
London 2012 fifth-placer Steve Lewis feeling good as he looks to book his spot for Moscow this weekend “Confidence is high,” says pole vaulter Steve Lewis ahead of competing at the Sainsbury’s...
View ArticleThousand Oaks’ Luigi Colella reaches World Youth final
Thousand Oaks, California –There were some anxious moments Friday for Thousand Oaks’ Luigi Colella, but the state pole vault champion came through in the clutch when he needed to in order to advance to...
View ArticleGrand Haven Beach Vault: Story and Results
GRAND HAVEN, MI — Katie Nageotte has a long list of goals that include pole vaulting at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For now, the soon-to-be Ashland University graduate can cross...
View ArticleOregon advertises for Asssitant Head Track Coaches
Bachelor’s degree required. Experience working with elite athletes in collegiate sprints, jumps and hurdles required; Division I preferred. Responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives...
View ArticleCanadian Olympian Brianne Theisen to wed Ashton Eaton
Wedding set for Saturday in Eugene, Ore. Brianne Theisen can run the race of her life, and the next day her fiance will perform an almost inconceivable feat of athletic strength and make headlines...
View Article2013 USA Masters Championships: M70, M75, M80, M90
M70 Pole Vault Finals 1 Isett, Don M74 Texas Express Tfc 3.24m# 8 2 Angus, William M70 Unattached 2.65m 6 3 Warr, Steven M72 Unattached...
View Article2013 USA Masters Championships: W35, W40, W45, W50, W55, W60, W65, W70
W35 Pole Vault 1 Teeple, Meg W36 Unattached 2.05m 8 Event 261 W40 Pole Vault 1 Croskell, Helen W40 Unattached 2.35m 8 Event 261 W45 Pole Vault...
View Article9th European Athletics U23 Championships–Women
1 SIDOROVA, Anzhelika RUS 4.60 PB 2 ZHUK-KRASNOVA, Angelina RUS 4.55 3 BENGTSSON, Angelica SWE 4.55 SB 4 KRAFT, Joana GER 4.40 =PB 5 FIACK, Marion FRA 4.30 6 YERYOMINA, Lyudmila RUS 4.25 7...
View Articlesainsbury’s british championships: Cutts beats Lewis on misses
1 Luke CUTTS DEARN 5.65 PB 2 Steve LEWIS NEWHAM EB 5.65 SB 3 Max EAVES BLACKPOOL 5.35 SB 4 Daniel GARDNER STEVENAGE 5.20 PB 5 Michael HOLDEN KENT 5.05 PB 6 Gregor MACLEAN SHAFT’BURY 5.05 7 Rhys...
View ArticleLucy Bryan aiming to scale the heights as she targets a European medal
Great Britain –LUCY Bryan has already achieved so much in her short career, but that won’t weaken her ambition to reach new heights at the European Under-20 Championships in Italy at the weekend....
View ArticleWHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Marian Catholic grad Melissa Gergel
Indiana –Melissa Gergel talks about the glamorous life of being a professional athlete. The track and field athlete says it tongue-in-cheek. “Real glamorous,” Gergel said. “You really have to love...
View ArticleLavillenie shines at French Championships
Renaud Lavillenie equalled his world Lead of 5.95m in the Pole Vault on Sunday (14) for the third and final day of French National Championships held in Paris in the Charlety Stadium. Lavillenie had...
View ArticleEntry List for Monaco Diamond League Event
Herculis 2013 will be held Friday, July 19th. The 10th stage of the IAAF Diamond League will be the final confrontation of the best athletes in the world, just three weeks before the World...
View ArticleTeam USA For Moscow Close To Completion
The IAAF protocol of allowing nations to send one B-qualifier along with one or two A’s in individual events to the World Championships meant that U.S. squads in a majority of events selected...
View ArticleHumana Honors Nation’s “Game Changing” Athletes like Flo Meiler
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2013-- Pole vaulting, clearing hurdles, swimming 500 meters and captaining a softball team are just a few examples of what a group of age-50-and-over athletes...
View ArticleBack on the pole for one last dance
Jerusalem –Israeli legend Alex Averbukh returns to competition at 38 hoping to teach the youngsters a thing or two. Alex Averbukh has been retired for four years, but he never had any intention of...
View ArticleSchultze earns silver at University Games
KAZAN, Russia – Virginia Tech Junior pole vaulter Martina Schultze competed at the 27th Summer University Games and brought home a silver medal while representing her home country of Germany. Schultze...
View ArticleBusy summer for Fraley
Hanford, CA–Bob Fraley’s been very busy this summer, and if you’re lucky enough to talk to him for a few minutes, you get the feeling that’s just how he likes it. The former Fresno State track and...
View ArticleEuropean Youth Olympic Festival: Estonia vaulter
UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS – JULY 16: Hans-Christian Hausenberg of Estonia competes in the Boys Pole Vault during the European Youth Olympic Festival held at the Athletics Track Maarschalkersweerd on July...
View ArticleVariety of vaulters will be flying high for festival
FORT WAYNE, Indiana – The location is different, but the talent is as outstanding as ever. The ninth annual Street Vault pole vaulting competition, which is part of the Fort Wayne Newspapers Three...
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