how long from zero to 5.20+ ?

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Unread postby ArcadiaPV » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:24 pm

Gio Lanaro probably is the best example.

11'6" Freshmen in HS
Didn't jump until College
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Unread postby opalkak » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:53 pm

I started vaulting as a freshman in high school

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Unread postby Lax PV » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:20 pm

When did Jacob Davis start jumping? He went 17'6'' his soph year of HS didn't he?
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Re: how long from zero to 5.20+ ?

Unread postby polevaulter08nw » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:28 pm

4 years plus right now. ill let you know when it happens though it should have been anytime this year. lol no miracles here.
14yrs old freshman-13'1
15yrs old sophmore - 14'8
16 yrs old junior - 15'11
17 yrs old senior - 16'10.75
Age:22
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