Q&A with Brad Walker: Let's Get US Pole Vaulting 'Back Where It Belongs'
By Red Shannon (Photo: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
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Men's Pole Vault: An Impossible World Record to Break
by Eric Rivera
When Sergei Bubka jumped 6.14 meters (20 feet, 1.75 inches) on July 13, 1994, he set the most impossible world record known to man. Yes, more impossible to break than any sprinting, distance running, jumping or throwing events... Read More »
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Sergey Bubka: Are His World Pole Vault Records Untouchable?
by Red Shannon
I've learned my lesson. When Bob Beamon soared almost two feet beyond the existing long jump world record in mile-high Mexico City in 1968, I stood at the front of the line of those proclaiming Beamon's incredible feat (29' - 2... Read More »
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Rojo Remembers: Pole Vaulting's Quantum Leap
by Red Shannon
The image of pole vault icon Bob Richards' smiling face is still vividly etched in my mind. He was the first athlete to grace the front of the famous Wheaties cereal box... Read More »
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Yelena Isinbayeva: The Reason I Love the Olympics
by Nick Johnston
For many people, the highlight of the Beijing Olympics will be Michael Phelps winning eight golds or Usain Bolt obliterating the rest of the 100m field and his own world record with his shoelace untied... Read More »
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Yelena Isinbayeva Gets a Gold and a New World Record, but Far Too Easily
by Andrew McNair
Today I witnessed total and complete domination in the bird's nest. (The bird's nest is the nickname of the Olympic Stadium which is home to your favourite track and field stars... Read More »
