Regional Features
Eugene 2008: if you build it, they will come . . .
July 12, 2008 by Larry Eder (Special to the Running Network) The first track meet was held at the University of Oregon in 1895, on a track that cost $4,000 to build. Coach Bill Hayward, the first of three Bills: Bill Hayward, Bill Bowerman and Bill Dellinger.
Pole Vault Safety
Summer 2008 By Jan Johnson Part of the process of learning to pole vault is learning to manage risk. It should be a big part of any pole vault education program. The five basic elements of risk management are (1) controlling the environment, (2) developing good basic skills, (3) making adjustments for consistency, (4) understanding the basic concepts of pole vaulting, and (5) supervision.
The History of the Pole Vault
Summer 2008 issue By Jan Johnson, Russ VerSteeg and Ray Kring. No authoritative evidence proves that any ancient cultures pole vaulted competitively prior to the Tailteann games of ancient Ireland (1829 B.C.). However, artistic representations and other archaeological remains indicate that as early as 2500 B.C.
