After 22 years with the Gophers, assistant pole vaulting coach Caroline White retired from the position. White started her role back in the 2003-2004 season, just two years after she graduated from ...
One glance at Sylvie Harrison’s pole vault stats could convince anyone that she’s a veteran in the track and field event. However, the Palmer sophomore barely has a year of experience in the event and ...
Pole vaulting is one of the more outlandish Olympic events. The primary instruments of the sport are curious creations—big sticks, between 10 and 17 feet in length, that certain track & field ...
Founder Bryan Carrel speaks Thursday at the Pole Vault Junkies’ practice facility in Urbana. Founder Bryan Carrel speaks Thursday at the Pole Vault Junkies’ practice facility in Urbana. URBANA — You ...
Even 53 years later, David Butler remembers the feeling of executing his first pole vault for New Haven High School. “I jumped 6 feet,” Butler said. “Now, 6 feet is not very high. But I thought it was ...