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Posted on 4/28/19 at 8:41 am to Ingeniero
I think it is amazing. I don’t care about him
Competing for Sweden.
But pole vaulting ain’t mainstream
Competing for Sweden.
But pole vaulting ain’t mainstream
Posted on 4/28/19 at 8:50 am to boxcar willie
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I'm sure it is a lot more high tech than plain old plastic or even metal. Maybe "military grade" Aluminum like ford trucks or graphite or Kevlar
I have very limited knowledge of the sport but I believe most poles are fiberglass.
What's amazing, and I suppose it makes sense when considered, is that the poles weigh more than the jumper.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 8:56 am to Erin Go Bragh
quote:Whatttt???? Are you meaning that a 150 lb. guy is running down the vault path with a 160 lb. pole??
What's amazing, and I suppose it makes sense when considered, is that the poles weigh more than the jumper.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 8:59 am to jlntiger
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How is it not a niche sport ? No one cares about it . 99 % of Americans couldn’t name him or another competitor in the sport . Plus he isn’t close to the best athlete on campus much less to ever come through . Face reality dumbass
ETA: wow Pedro is your saying he couldn’t hack it and the us trials so ran to Sweden
Maybe fewer people do it because it is hard AF. No one cares about it? Wrong again. Just because people can't name a pole vaulter doesn't mean people don't care. True sports fans do care because they understand and respect all athletes and the work they put into their craft. The dude also runs in the mid 10's in the 100m (for an 18 year old kid).
You are obviously a loser that never played anything and probably can't get laid. And while I don't necessarily agree with him representing Sweden, I do understand why. It's also very difficult for Olympic Sport athletes to make money in their sport and get that they all have to find their way.
And just FYI, he passed up the professional ranks (where he could make money) to come to LSU. So perhaps you need to just crawl back in to your hole,
This post was edited on 4/28/19 at 9:04 am
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:03 am to jlntiger
Name another athlete ranked #3 in the world. Side note- the entire world competes in track
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:05 am to cra_cra
He is a genetic freak of an athlete the same way some others have been at LSU in their respective sports.
Pole vault has a smaller pool of participants so standing out amongst a few hundred versus 10s of thousands is why people may not get it.
Is he a better athlete than Devin White, Pistol Pete, Honey Badger, Bregman, etc.?
It really can’t be said because the metrics are different....apples to oranges.
All said and done, the kid is a phenom that LSU fans should celebrate.
Pole vault has a smaller pool of participants so standing out amongst a few hundred versus 10s of thousands is why people may not get it.
Is he a better athlete than Devin White, Pistol Pete, Honey Badger, Bregman, etc.?
It really can’t be said because the metrics are different....apples to oranges.
All said and done, the kid is a phenom that LSU fans should celebrate.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:16 am to Pianoman
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Whatttt???? Are you meaning that a 150 lb. guy is running down the vault path with a 160 lb. pole??
I was told that years ago but you're right, it probably isn't correct.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:22 am to Erin Go Bragh
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What's amazing, and I suppose it makes sense when considered, is that the poles weigh more than the jumper.
The poles now are mostly carbon fiber and weigh only a few pounds. They are flex rated by the vaulters weight. Meaning if the pole is 17/150 it is 17’ Long and rated for a vaulter of no more that 150lbs. It is a stiffness measurement.
The higher the pole is gripped the higher the potential vault however it makes carrying the vault even more heavy.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:23 am to jlntiger
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There are and have been way better athletes on campus
I don’t think u understand what you are saying.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:25 am to Erin Go Bragh
Nah the poles are light. They're made out of fiberglass usually, and they're rated for different weights. So a 170lb vaulter will be using a pole rated for something around his weight. That's how they can flex that much and not snap. Use too light of a pole and it snaps, too heavy and you can't flex it enough to propel yourself up
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:28 am to Martini
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weigh only a few pounds
I'm sure that's correct. The thing about it being more than their body weight was something I was told as a kid and since I have had little exposure to the sport it simply stayed with me as fact. I should have known better.
Fiberglass and carbon fiber are the two most used materials in pole vaults.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:30 am to SouthdownsTiger4178
Lafayette High represent!!!
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:34 am to boxcar willie
LSU has had one of the BEST track and field programs in the nation.It's been that way since Bernie Moore, who was brought on board by Huey P. Long.
Long loved LSU, so they SHOT HIM!
D E A D!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah, that's a FACT! Look it up.
Long loved LSU, so they SHOT HIM!
D E A D!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah, that's a FACT! Look it up.
This post was edited on 4/28/19 at 9:45 am
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:36 am to jlntiger
Who gives a shite if it's a "niche sport" or not?
You gonna be like baseball haters and tell us whether or not we can care about a sport based on its popularity? (I'm not really a fan of pole vaulting. Nothing against it though)
Nothing changes the fact that he is world class at what he does. That's called talent.
You gonna be like baseball haters and tell us whether or not we can care about a sport based on its popularity? (I'm not really a fan of pole vaulting. Nothing against it though)
Nothing changes the fact that he is world class at what he does. That's called talent.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:42 am to upgrade
Another reason for competing for Sweden is his mother is from there and competed for them as his older brother but he was also allowed to compete in Europe representing Sweden and while not collecting prize money it did not effect his NCAA eligibility status, thus allowing him to vault for LSU.
The faux Merica’ only baws is weak and made by people who don’t have a clue, like the retarded poster in this thread.
The faux Merica’ only baws is weak and made by people who don’t have a clue, like the retarded poster in this thread.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 9:58 am to SouthdownsTiger4178
There is any number of reasons a competitor would choose to participate in the Olympics under a flag other than their birth nation.
Sometimes it's a matter playing the odds such as in Mondo's case. Nothing sinister about this strategy.
If you have dual citizenship choose the path that is best for you.
Most of the Nigerian bobsledding team in South Korea were born in the U.S.
It's when nations start to naturalize athletes just to have them compete for them that it can become a bit shady.
Sometimes it's a matter playing the odds such as in Mondo's case. Nothing sinister about this strategy.
If you have dual citizenship choose the path that is best for you.
Most of the Nigerian bobsledding team in South Korea were born in the U.S.
It's when nations start to naturalize athletes just to have them compete for them that it can become a bit shady.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 10:08 am to jlntiger
He wouldn’t be at LSU now and wouldn’t be as skilled at his craft if he wasn’t competing for Sweden. They subsidized a European tour without jeopardizing his NCAA eligibility.
Posted on 4/28/19 at 10:19 am to SouthdownsTiger4178
He wants the NCAA Record and Championship. If he doesn’t get it, he will return.
Then he wants the Gold Medals for WCs and Olympics. He wants to go over 20’. He HAS to get over 20’. To do that, he has to get a little stronger.
Then he wants the Gold Medals for WCs and Olympics. He wants to go over 20’. He HAS to get over 20’. To do that, he has to get a little stronger.
This post was edited on 4/28/19 at 10:20 am
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