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Bad Pole Vault Crash from 1978

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This is from 1978. My Dad was filming me vaulting in an invitational. It was filmed with a movie camera back then. The vaulter is from Nicolet HS or Brookfield Central. I vaulted for Greendale. I don't know the vaulters name. He was very good, and had a wild aggressive run. His take-off was way out (like Bubka) and his Cata-Pole sent him flying right. The Bar was at 12' 6". I believe he broke his collar bone and dislocated his shoulder. I always wanted to find him and let him know I had this film. Now with YouTube maybe he'll see it and recognize himself. Maybe someone in Wisconsin who vaulted in the late 70's remembers him. Then again ... Maybe he wouldn't want to see it.

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Bad Pole Vault Crash from 1978

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  • his run was indeed ...

    his run was indeed wild, but his step was not out like bubkas, it was out like ashton eaton, but he was over striding here which is something that never ends with a good take off.

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  • That sounds right. ...

    That sounds right. Let me know if you find out who it is. I have my old meet sheets somewhere that would say who it is. I know he was one of the top vaulters around. Thanks.

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  • try falling sixteen ...

    try falling sixteen feet onto your back in the metal box. or missing the side of the mat completely and landing on your neck for 5 feet higher. not a good time

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  • I was a sophomore ...

    I was a sophomore at Central in 1978. This is from the Lancer Invitational although I do not remember this incident. He definitly looks like he's wearing a BCHS unifrom. I'll do some research and see what I can find out.

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  • ITS NOT THAT BAD

    ITS NOT THAT BAD

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  • LOL.... Five For ...

    LOL.... Five For Fighting... Policeman's Christmas Party. I just thought the words in the beginning went with the video. I guess it is sort of lame.

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  • haha what is that ...

    haha what is that song?
    xD

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  • lol, comments like ...

    lol, comments like this make youtube comments worth reading

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  • killer technique XD

    killer technique XD

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  • = pole vault use ...

    = pole vault use to S**k back then without landing cushion

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