Daily Archives: February 1, 2012

2005 Track and Field News Interview with Tim Mack

by Steve Bailey

Tim Mack epitomizes the tale of the tortoise and the hare. Just shy of his 32nd birthday he vaulted in his first Olympic Games and walked away with the gold medal and an Olympic Record.

From an upset victory at the Olympic Trials he went on to dominate the second half of the outdoor season, finishing with eight straight wins overseas. With his 19-81/2 (6.01) win at the Grand Prix Final in Monaco, he fixed himself in a tie for No. 7 on the all-time world list and became the No. 2 American. In April Mack talked with T&FN about his jumping at Monaco, the support among the vault community and approaching the daunting outdoor WR height of 20-13/4 (6.14) set by Sergey Bubka more than a decade ago.

T&FN: You missed this indoor season because of a calf injury, Are you ready to compete outdoors soon? Continue reading →

U.S. immigrant takes honor in representing Israel in London Olympics

American immigrant Jillian Schwartz is pleased as pie to be representing Israel in London.

By Moshe Harush

Jillian Schwartz has been inundated with telephone calls over the past two days. Everyone, it seems, wants to congratulate the 23-year-old pole-vaulter on qualifying for a place at the London Games. While this won’t be Schwartz’s first Olympics – she represented the United States in Athens in 2004 – it will be the first one where she will have the symbol of the State of Israel on her uniform. And she’s absolutely delighted about it. Continue reading →

Memphis vaulter named Conference USA Athlete of the Week

Memphis senior Karlis Pujats has been named Conference USA Athlete of the Week for his most recent performance in the men’s pole vault at the Rod McCravy Memorial Meet. Pujats turned in a season best mark of 5.32m (17 feet, 05.5 inches) taking second place in the event hosted by the University of Kentucky. Pujats is tied for 12th in the NCAA Division 1 indoor performance standings and is ranked second in the USTFCCCA South Region standings

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Dyestat Elite Boys 2/1/12– 5 AZ. Vaulters in top 50

Event Rank Mark By Meet

B-PV 1 17-06.50 Barber, Shawn (2012) (Kingwood Park, TX)  

B-PV 2 17-06.00 Watson, Reese (2012) (Spring, TX)  

B-PV 3 17-04.50 Blankenship, Jacob (2012) (Lincoln, OH)  

B-PV 4 16-02.00 NEW! Lookout, Dillon (2012) (Jenks, OK)  

B-PV 5 16-00.25 NEW! Connor, Richard (Saint Patrick, AL)  

B-PV 6 16-00.00 Bell, Dylan (2012) (Alvarado, TX)  

B-PV 6 16-00.00 Barber, Shawnacy (Unattached, OH)  

B-PV 6 16-00.00 Jones, Michael Chase (2012) (Midland, TX)  

B-PV 6 16-00.00 Albright, Jacob (2012) (Louisburg, KS)  

B-PV 6 16-00.00 Duvio, Dylan (2013) (John Curtis, LA)  

B-PV 11 15-11.75 Hicks, Marques (2012) (Hallsville, TX)  

B-PV 12 15-10.00 Starkey, Garrett (2012) (Basha, AZ)   Continue reading →

Dyestat Elite Girls – 2/1/12

G-PV 1 13-00.00 Johnson, Jessie (2012) (Argyle, TX)    

G-PV 2 12-08.00 Bell, Sarah (2013) (Bloomington Central Catholic, IL)    

G-PV 2 12-08.00 White, Sydney (2012) (East Forsyth, NC)    

G-PV 4 12-06.00 Jaques, Taylore (2014) (Presentation, CA)    

G-PV 4 12-06.00 Rhodes, Annie (2013) (Midway, TX)    

G-PV 4 12-06.00 Bolton, Rachel (2012) (Homestead, CA)    

G-PV 4 12-06.00 Brigham, Emily (2013) (Mill Valley, KS)    

G-PV 8 12-05.50 McBride, Alyssa (2012) (Bryan, OH)    

G-PV 9 12-04.00 Braidic, Ellie (2012) (Pandora-Gilboa, OH)    

G-PV 9 12-04.00 Clark, Megan (2012) (Columbus, GA)    

G-PV 9 12-04.00 Johnson, Mckenzie (2012) (Clairemont, CA)   

G-PV 12 12-03.00 Lamacchia, Virginia (2012) (Central Columbia, PA)    

G-PV 13 12-02.00 Kallenberger, Brittany (2012) (Lee’s Summit West, MO)  )

G-PV 13 12-02.00 McWilliams, Hannah (2012) (Gregory-Portland, TX)     Continue reading →

Dyestat Sophomores 2/1/12– Hooper Ranked 3rd

Dyestat Top Sophomores

B-PV 1 14-10.00 Gautreaux, Gavin (2014) (Catholic New Iberia, LA)  

B-PV 2 14-06.00 Winder, Luke (2014) (Plainfield Central, IL)    

B-PV 3 14-00.00 Hooper, Will (2014) (Moon Valley, AZ)    

B-PV 4 13-10.00 Carlton, Hunter (2014) (Legacy, TX)   

G-PV

Event Rank Mark By Meet

G-PV 1 12-06.00 Jaques, Taylore (2014) (Presentation, CA)  

G-PV 2 12-00.00 NEW! Meador, Hannah (2014) (Fluvanna County, VA)  

G-PV 2 12-00.00 NEW! Auble, Karmen (2014) (Warsaw, NY)  

G-PV 2 12-00.00 Freier, Desiree (2014) (Justin Northwest, TX)  

G-PV 5 11-06.25 Aune, Madeline (2014) (Beaufort, SC)  

G-PV 6 11-06.00 Stevens, Sara (2014) (New Braunfels, TX)  

G-PV 6 11-06.00 NEW! Sergent, Erica (2014) (Lake Mary, FL)  

G-PV 6 11-06.00 Long, Kally (2014) (Wimberley, TX)   

G-PV 9 11-02.00 Carson, Mary (2014) (Hutchison,

Dyestat Top Juniors –2/1/2012

Event Rank Mark By Meet

B-PV 1 16-00.00 Duvio, Dylan (2013) (John Curtis, LA) (US#6) LSU Indoor Classic(LA), 2012-01-07(#1)

B-PV 2 15-04.00 Beekman, Brad (2013) (Clovis East, CA) (US#17) Pole Vault Summit(NV), 2012-01-21

B-PV 2 15-04.00 Toney, Marc (2013) (St. Francis, CA) (US#17) Pole Vault Summit(NV), 2012-01-21

B-PV 2 15-04.00 Hiett, Nathan (2013) (Basha, AZ) (US#17) Pole Vault Summit(NV), 2012-01-21

B-PV 5 15-03.00 NEW! Lewis, Payton (2013) (Rocky Mountain, ID) (US#26) New Balance Boise Indoor(ID), 2012-01-27(#1)

B-PV 6 15-02.00 Walsh, Cole (2013) (Brophy Prep, AZ) (US#29) Pole Vault Summit(NV), 2012-01-21

B-PV 7 15-01.00 NEW! Bertrand, Caleb (2013) (Elton, LA) (US#31) LSU HS Qualifier(LA), 2012-01-28(#2)

B-PV 8 15-00.00 Wyatt, Kyle (2013) (Vilonia, AR) (US#33) Arkansas Invitational(AR), 2012-01-14(#4) Continue reading →

WHS grads make good in collegiate pole vault

Bowman sets Winthrop Univ. pole vault record

Wilmington High School graduate Tara Bowman set a Winthrop University pole vault record Sunday at the Liberty Open Indoor Meet in Lynchburg, Va.

Bowman, a senior at Winthrop University, cleared 11-4 and finished fourth overall in the event, third among collegiate entrees.

However, the 3.4544 meter effort was a shade better than the old school record of 3.45 meters.

Bowman also owns the Winthrop University outdoor pole vault record at 3.4 meters, which she established in 2011.

Bowman and her Lady Eagles teammates will compete Feb. 10-11 in the Akron Invitational.

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Hope clears personal best in pole vault

Wilmington High School graduate Nicole Hope had a personal best effort in the pole vault Saturday in the Indiana Relays track and field meet. Continue reading →

Brad Walker’s Early-Season 19-Foot Pole Vault

 

By Red Shannon  

To most pole vault fans, one name is synonymous with the rare air above 20 feet. And with good reason—only one man has breathed that air.

It is true that no other vaulter has come within nine centimeters (3.5″) of Sergey Bubka’s indoor (20′—2.25″) or outdoor (20′—1.75″) world records.

And that fact recognizes 20 years of attempts.

But Brad Walker’s American record of 19′—9.75″ comes closest of all active challengers to Bubka’s outdoor record. Continue reading →

Jayhawk High School Open

Event 26 Boys Pole Vault

1 Phelps, Jayce Unattached 15-00.00 15-00.00 4.57m

2 herron, kitt ponca city w 15-06.00 15-00.00 4.57m

3 May, Tyler Just Vault 15-05.75 14-06.00 4.41m

4 Grinde, Michael Unattached 14-06.25 14-06.00 4.41m

5 Knight, Tyler Unattatched 14-00.00 4.26m

6 Albright, Jacob Unattached 15-01.00 14-00.00 4.26m

6 meyer, nicholas Unattached 14-09.50 14-00.00 4.26m

8 Miles, Alex Unattached 13-06.00 13-06.00 4.11m

8 Brush, Parker Unattached 13-06.00 4.11m

8 Weisenburger, Ryan Unattached 12-06.00 13-06.00 4.11m Continue reading →

Delaware High School Invitational

Delaware-Delaware FH – Newark, DE

 Men’s Pole Vault Finals: Heat #1

print Place Overall Name Year Team Metric  English Score  

1. 1 Jensen, Michael     Appoquinimink  4.57m  15′ 0″  10    

2. 2 Stacy, Brandon     Caravel  4.11m  13′ 6″  8    

3. 3 Murray, Richard     Salesianum  3.65m  12′ 0″  6    

4. 4 Smith, Dan     Charter  3.50m  11′ 6″  5    

5. 5 Gregg, Justin     Salesianum  3.35m  11′ 0″  4    

6. 6 Evans, Eric     A.I. duPont  3.20m  10′ 6″  3    

7. 7 Diorrio, Nick     Appoquinimink  3.04m  10′ 0″  2     Continue reading →

Madrid launches bid for 2020 Olympics with bizarre logo that says 20020

Madrid launched its bid to host the Olympic Games in 2020 on Monday unveiling a logo that immediately sparked controversy and left many Spaniards confused.

By , Madrid

The design purportedly consists of the letter M for Madrid and the number 20 in front of the coloured rings of the Olympics stylised into arches inspired by the Madrid landmark, Puerta de Alcala. Continue reading →

Glasgow formally apply to host 2018 Summer Youth Olympics as Sweden emerge as potential candidates

 

Glasgow today formally declared its interest in bidding for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games as it emerged that Sweden may also put forward a bid for the event.

As already reported on insidethegames, the Scottish city is keen to host the Games and utilise the new facilities that they are building for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which they are hosting.

The British Olympic Association (BOA) last month invited applications from cities interested in putting themselves forward but by the time today’s deadline was reached only Glasgow had come forward.

Over the course of the next four weeks the BOA will work together with representatives from Glasgow to discuss, test and further develop the submission, they said. Continue reading →