Pole vault is a track and field event in which athletes attempt to clear a horizontal bar by sprinting down a runway and using a pole to catapult themselves into the air. The athlete who clears the ...

Then, a few weeks ago, Samoa Fili, a 17-year-old vaulter for Wichita Southeast High School, also died in competition. Now sports editors are considering pole vaulting accidents important news items.

For Newman, the bronze finish is a monumental accomplishment in her career after the 30-year old failed to qualify for the ...