Pole Vaulter extraordinaire

I dont know who this guy is, but wow…

https://twitter.com/TansuYegen/status/1542752005961256960?s=20&t=0HDnEArwffNI0bemijlD4w

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He won gold in Tokyo. 22 years old now and already considered the best ever.

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1/4 of the way thru, when the pole is at maximum bend, I’m thinking he doesn’t have a chance. Just perfect form and execution. Actually looks like he gets an additional push off of the pole when pole is completely
vertical for that extra boost.

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Mondo is a great little sh$&. LoL

I used to jump against his dad in the AAU.

Greg was a World Class Vaulter in the 80’s -early 90’s.

I have watched Mondo jump since he was 8yrs old.

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Mondo broke his world record again last night.

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I was at the World Track & Field meet over the weekend…wearing my UH cap and our brand is surely recognized!! Got several comments re: UH track and football. BTW…saw Mondo’s jump…unreal!!

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The man is unreal…

Thanks for repping. NCAA finals on my bucket for next year.

Did you ever compete against Quinion or Vigneron?

I did not. They were older by about 10yrs.

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Pole vault has been a French T& F “specialty” for many years.

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They do very well.

The Lavillenie‘s have been great too. Father to sons

Younger brother is slowly progressing

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