Junior pole vaulter Sean Clarke is one of the most recognizable athletes at Penn. He has a slightly unusual body type for a pole vaulter. He’s a bit short. He has long, flowing blond hair, accompanied by reflective shades, long socks, and earrings. He looks like a celebrity. This season,…
Abby Norwillo is just one dual meet into her collegiate career and she already ranks among the best ever in her event at the University of Pennsylvania. Norwillo was one of three Penn pole vaulters to clear 3.81 meters (12 feet, 6 inches), leading a Penn sweep of the event…
When University of Pennsylvania assistant coach for jumps Joe Klim called Sydney Woods on Sept. 30 to discuss when the NV/Demarest pole vaulter would complete her formal application to the Philadelphia school, he told her that there was no rush. Less than 24 hours later, he texted her saying he…
Pittston Area’s Abby Norwillo placed seventh in a field of 40 during the New Balance Nationals Outdoor Track and Field Championships June 15-17 at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro. Norwillo, a 2018 graduate who is headed to the University of Pennsylvania to continue her academic and athletic careers, cleared…
Penn’s pole vaulting records are on red alert — if they haven’t been broken by Sean Clarke already, that is. The three-time Florida state champion has had a blazing start to his Penn career. Still only a sophomore, Clarke owns the best indoor pole vault in Penn history (5.30 meters) and the second…
“Eric is perhaps the most driven athlete I have ever coached,” said NV/Demarest assistant track coach Mike Ives. The “Eric” Ives is talking about is pole vaulter Eric Geider, who will take his talent and skill to the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Geider downplays his drive, attributing it…
