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- Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:35 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault Summit
- Topic: competition schedules
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12927
Re: Sched. on Dyeststcal
Here they are: Boys: http://www.dyestatcal.com/results/trk2008/January/05%20Vault%20Summit/Male%20entries.htm Girls: http://www.dyestatcal.com/results/trk2008/January/05%20Vault%20Summit/Female%20entries.htm The most impressive thing to me on DyeStat regarding the Summit are the Officials (Olympic ...
- Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:08 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
- Topic: Excellent Athlete Improving with Petrov Model
- Replies: 44
- Views: 20523
At this point, I think I need to raise her grip about a foot. The pole is barely bending, and I think she can use a much higher hand hold. What do you guys think? BTW Thanks for filming and posting her jumps, Becca. I really appreciated your help at the meet. :) Raise the grip, great take off, more...
- Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:17 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Historical
- Topic: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
- Replies: 30
- Views: 34936
Re: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
Do not forget about Steve Smith first man over 18 feet indoors and 18’5" in pro track and was the best pole vaulter in the world from 1973-1975 but because he was in pro track I do not think he reached his full potential at the time. In 1972 he made 18'0" gripping 14'10'". If ...
- Sun Dec 23, 2007 6:37 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Historical
- Topic: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
- Replies: 30
- Views: 34936
Re: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
Do not forget about Steve Smith first man over 18 feet indoors and 18’5" in pro track and was the best pole vaulter in the world from 1973-1975 but because he was in pro track I do not think he reached his full potential at the time. In 1972 he made 18'0" gripping 14'10'". If ...
- Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:02 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Historical
- Topic: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
- Replies: 30
- Views: 34936
Re: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
Somebody posted this on the Track and Field News Message Board: http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/tfn/discussion/viewThread.jsp?forum=1&thread=2569 Top ten all-time pole vaulters: 1. Sergey Bubka 2. Bob Richards 3. Dutch Warmerdam 4. Bob Seagren 5. John Pennel 6. Don Bragg 7. Maksim Tarasov 8. R...
- Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:52 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Historical
- Topic: Top Ten Vaulters of All Time
- Replies: 30
- Views: 34936
Former world record holder, Billy Olson def. needs to be added to the list!! His PR was 19'6 in the early 80's!! Not to take anything away from Billy, but... I believe his pr was 19'5 set indoors in Albequerque in the mid to late '80's, the American Indoor record which stood for a long time. Billy ...
- Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:30 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
- Topic: first meet jump
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5953
thanks for the idearss the importnat thing is. i finally have a video cmpressor that altius can see!!!!! i have been struggling the last 2 weeks with incosistent run issues. so im ognna come back in to 3 and 4 lefts for a while. while in there i will try to narrow my grip a bit, and really get a qu...
- Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:44 am
- Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
- Topic: Effective Clearance?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 46226
Re: Original post with additions...
Ok everyone....How high over your grip do you jump? Measure the grip on the pole, subtract 8" for the box then subtract that from your PR. Hopefully it's not a negative number. Rick Baggett WSTC LLC Additions... Andjei taught me about Pole Vaulting. It is (and not in order of importace): Speed...
- Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:06 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Masters
- Topic: So, now that I am 41 years old ...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 19464
Leap-in-Sky, You may want to get hold of Charlie Brown as well. He's a lawyer down there now. If you were at the trials, you know him. Wilson vaultmd, thanks, but sorry, don't know or remember Mr. Brown. If he is in my area, any contact info would be appreciated. Did he compete or officiate in Euge...
- Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:52 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - College
- Topic: First meet almost here
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2509
Re: First meet almost here
6 days until the first indoor meet...i can't wait.....Where is everyone going? I know Clemson is suppose to having a great invitational there anyone going there???.....unfortunately we have to go to appalachain state where the opening height is 12 6 and i wont come in until around 16 7 talk about a...
- Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:22 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Training
- Topic: Accupuncture
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2526
Re: Accupuncture
I've been having some reoccurring muscle injuries the past couple years and wondered what people thought about acupuncture. (This being after many different methods of treatment/rehab/therapy/etc..) Has anyone tried it? Results? Other suggestions? Thanks, Goose I have had acupuncture done for my kn...
- Sun Oct 21, 2007 11:37 am
- Forum: Pole Vault - USA Elite
- Topic: training video
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6129
Re: training video
Fabulous training video with great music, best of luck with your jumping, have fun, keep things simple, stay healthy and you will fly.