COLUMBUS — It wasn’t the state championship Macy Urig was looking for, but the Vermilion senior was in her usual good spirits Saturday after finishing third in the pole vault at the Division II state track and field meet at Ohio State. Urig cleared 11 feet, 10 inches which left…
BELLEVUE — At any given area track and field meet, there’s a good chance the pole vaulters know each other. There’s a unique camaraderie there, not only because it’s a specialized, technique-driven event, but also because many of them train together. Of the six area pole vaulters competing at the state…
Pole vault is among the most demanding events in track and field. Making it even more difficult is that putting in quality practice time is challenging. Suitable sites for training aren’t easy to find. Vermilion senior Macy Urig understands the commitment. The Division II All-Ohio selection has averaged 4,300 miles…
