Bermudian Olympian Tyrone Smith proposed to fellow Olympian Sandi Morris recently, capping off Ms. Morris’ pole vaulting event with a romantic surprise. The proposal took place after Ms. Morris, an American Olympic medalist, competed in the Diamond League Final meet in Zurich, Switzerland. Read More
RESULTS – 2018 IAAF DIAMOND LEAGUE FINAL – ZURICH – Women’s Pole Vault Results!
Rising Australian star Kurtis Marschall has smashed his personal best twice in less than an hour to finish third in the men’s pole vault in an exhibition event at Zurich’s central train station. Competing before a large and enthusiastic crowd under the roof at the station, Marschall clinched third spot…
Zurich – On August 29, internationally recognized pole vaulter Shawn Barber finished in second place in the men’s pole vault competition in Zurich. Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber cleared 5.86 meters on this first attempt, which was sufficient for him to claim second place. He cleared all of his previous four heights (5.81…
The Auckland pole-vaulter Eliza McCartney remains in doubt for next week’s Diamond League Final in Zurich because of injury. McCartney pulled out of the Birmingham Diamond League meeting last weekend after injuring her foot. She landed heavily on her feet after aborting an attempted vault. The Olympic bronze medalist suffered…
The Auckland pole-vaulter Eliza McCartney is likely to miss her next competition but still hopes to compete in the Diamond League Final at the end of the month. McCartney pulled out of the Birmingham Diamond League meeting at the weekend after injuring her foot. She landed heavily on her feet…
Sam Kendricks was the man to beat in pole vault heading into the Diamond League Final on Thursday in Zurich, Switzerland, and no one could rise to the task. The newly crowned world champion kept his 2017 winning streak alive with a gold medal in the pole vault final, clearing…
World and Olympic champion Katerina Stefanidi extended her unbeaten streak to 12 in a captivating women’s pole vault competition at Zurich’s main train station on Wednesday (23). Jumping before a crowd of more than 2000 on the eve of the first of two IAAF Diamond League finals, Stefanidi beat world and Olympic…
FLYING high before an English Premier League-style crowd has given Kurtis Marschall the belief he can excel on athletics’ international stage. The SA pole vaulter will line up in the IAAF Diamond League final in Zurich, Switzerland, next weekend following his seventh-place finish at the world championships last week. Marschall’s…
