Texas State Bobcat Cunningham To Compete At US Olympic Trials

Junior pole vaulter Logan Cunningham will be one of 24 competitors at the trials in Eugene, Ore. San Marcos, Texas – Junior Logan Cunningham will attempt to earn a spot on Team USA when he competes at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials next week as one of 24 pole vaulters attempting to earn one of three spots at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games that will be held in London from July 27 to August 12. Cunningham’s journey will begin on day four of the trails, which are being held in Eugene, Ore. Men’s pole vault qualifying will begin at 3:30 p.m. CST on Monday, June 25 with the top 12 competitors advancing to the finals. Finals for the men’s pole vault will be at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, June 28 with the top three finishers advancing to London. A junior from Smithson Valley, Cunningham finished his collegiate outdoor season with Honorable Mention All-America honors after advancing to the NCAA Championships. Earlier this season, Cunningham set a new personal record with a vault of 5.53 meters (18-01.75) to win the Southland Conference championship. That performance was also tied for the third best in the NCAA this season and was the second highest height cleared in Texas State’s history.  more

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