A University of Washington pole vaulter could go to the Olympics in Rio – if he jumps high enough. Our news partner the Seattle Times reports – Jax Thoirs will try to become the first Husky pole vaulter to win three straight conference titles, this weekend. If he jumps 18-feet-8-inches,…
TAMPARE, Finland–University of Washington rising sophomore Jax Thoirs (left/photo by Paul Merca) was one of twelve athletes to advance to Sunday’s finals in the men’s pole vault at the European Under-23 championships Friday. Thoirs cleared 17-6 1/2 (5.35m) on his second attempt to ensure his spot in the finals, after…
