Pole Vault

Former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber dies at 29

January 19, 2024

Former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber dies at 29

Barber's agent Paul Doyle said he died Wednesday at home in Kirkwood, Texas, of medical complications.

July 29, 2023
Rio Olympic pole vault champion Braz tests positive for doping

The 29-year-old will remain suspended from any competition or activity in athletics until a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct will take place.
February 26, 2023
Duplantis breaks own pole vault world record

The Olympic champion cleared 6.22 metres to add one centimetre to his previous mark at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
September 30, 2022
Suhail looks to vault his way out of poverty

Sports Minister V Abdurahiman, who represents the Tanur assembly constituency, has met the trio and assured full support from the state government to help them realise their dreams.
March 21, 2022
Duplantis, Rojas shatter own world records

Rojas jumped over 15 metres four times in the women's triple jump final, landing the record on her sixth and final attempt.
August 05, 2021
Gardiner wins Bahamas' first gold, Crouser triumphs in shot put

The talk of the Tokyo track, however, was the failure of the formerly all-conquering American men.
July 29, 2021
Pole vaulters Kendricks, Chiaraviglio ruled out of Olympics due to COVID-19

Swedish world record-holder Armand Duplantis told reporters at a press conference on Thursday that he had not been in contact with his American rival Kendricks.