Pratt named to MWC Indoor T&F 10th Ann. Team

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Seven of BYU’s track and field athletes were named to the Mountain West Conference Men and Women’s Indoor Track and Field 10th Anniversary Teams.

The men selected from BYU were David Pendergrass, Robison Pratt and Rodrigo Mendes, while the women included Kirsten Bolm, Michaela Mannova, Amy Menlove, and Kamila Rywelska.

“It is a distinct honor to have these athletes represent BYU,” said BYU women’s track and field head coach Craig Poole. “Each of them represent the ideals of BYU in the highest degree and demonstrate the dominating influence of our programs.”

Pratt became the pole vault Conference champion, and held the title for three consecutive years (2004-2006). He was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and married the former Lisa Antonelli.

“Pursuing a career in a collegiate sport is hard work,” said Pratt. “I was never motivated by awards; I just wanted to make sure that I competed my very best while maintaining high academic standards.”

Despite receiving motivation from personal success rather than awards, Pratt rose to the top, excelled and received many awards.

“He was the best pole vaulter BYU has ever had,” said Robison. “He had the highest vaults and was a two-time Olympian. He was a great performer at Conference, but was most successful at the national level and above.”