Joining the Kent State Track and Field team this year is Leah Pasqualetti, the No. 1 pole vault recruit in the class of 2020. “I get to continue doing what I love for at least four more years, It still brings a smile to my face when I think about…
Reigning world pole vault champion Anzhelika Sidorova has suggested she could compete for another country if the controversy surrounding the Russian Athletics Federation remains unresolved. Sidorova and her teammates are currently not eligible to take part in international events even under a neutral flag, after World Athletics suspended the process…
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Leah Pasqualetti earned an expected victory at Saturday’s inaugural Vault Factory’s Fourth of July Bash but the win proved to be bittersweet. The Kent State-bound vaulter was coming off last week’s performance at The Vaulter Magazine Stars and Stripes Big Red Barn Meet in Menifee, California…
A study into Russian doping in athletics has analysed the difference in performance between athletes who have served doping bans and those who haven’t, finding that clean athletes performed better in six out of 21 disciplines. The study, “Is Russian Doping What it Appears to Be?” by Jovana Subić of…
Mel Hein Jr., a pole vaulter at USC who set the world indoor record of 16 feet, 5 3/4 inches in 1965 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco and went on to win two City Section girls’ track championships and one boys’ title as coach at Woodland Hills Taft,…
Former Tri-Valley star Adam Coulon has high hopes heading into fifth year as an Indiana pole vaulter
DOWNS — As a slogan, “Avoid Burnout” isn’t exactly inspiring. “That was always my big focus because I didn’t want to burn out,” said the former Tri-Valley High School star, who now finds himself among the nation’s top collegiate pole vaulters. READ MORE
Kansas Athletics staff photographer Jeff Jacobsen shares his memories of what he saw “Through the Lens” from his 23-year career with the Jayhawks. Ask any casual Kansas track & field fan what they remember the most about former Jayhawk pole vaulter Jordan Scott. The response is sure to be “his…
The Desert Dream-Last Hurrah track and field meet’s pole vaulting event at Poston Butte High School in San Tan Valley drew the small yet loudest group of fans on Saturday evening. The parents, coaches and fans located on the green space surrounding both sides of the runway rhythmically clapped their…
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Westlake junior Paige Sommers, who broke the state record in the pole vault in February, received the Gatorade California Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year award on Thursday. “So incredibly honored!” Sommers said in a tweet. “Thank you so much to everyone who’s been with me on my…
