t-and-f: PVWAtG *** NEWS FLASH *** Dragila WR(?) @ Pocatello
Posted from Doug Lang on the VaultCanada mailing list. Does anyone have an answer to his question about what was non-conforming about the Pocatello runway when she vaulted 4.57m (15') and 4.61m there last year, and whether it still is? In a note, Mark Butler described the runway as "irregular." --RR "DRAGILA BREAKS WORLD RECORD (AGAIN) AS BENGALS SPLIT WITH BOBCATS IN TRACK FIELD DUAL Pocatello, Ida. -- It was billed as a dual meet between the Idaho State Bengals and the Montana State Bobcats, but it was an unattached competitor who stole the show Friday night at Holt Arena. Stacy Dragila marked the one-week anniversary of her last World Record (at the Millrose Games in New York) by breaking the record again, soaring 15-3.25" (4.65m). In the competition, ISU and MSU split, with the Bengal men winning 79-71 and the Bobcat women winning 79-72." So Stacy has done it again. However there has been a recent posted thread (that I had planned on posting in this weekend's issue) on how non eof Stacy's Pocatello records have ever been ratified (ergo the question mark after WR in the title). We'll have to see what happens in that department Congrats once again Stacy! -- VaultnGus "Will vault for food"
t-and-f: PVWAtG *** NEWS FLASH *** Dragila WR(?) @ Pocatello
In reference to the runway issue, there are specific guidlines set by the IAAF on what constitutes a legal runway. The Commish or GH can fill us in on the details. At Millrose, one of the first things they did was certify the runway met spec after Stacy's vault. I have no idea what the Pocatella runaway has that would cause it not to certify. MJR
t-and-f: PVWAtG *** NEWS FLASH *** Dragila WR(?) @ Pocatello
Message text written by "Michael J. Roth" there are specific guidlines set bythe IAAF on what constitutes a legal runway. The Commish or GH can fill us in on the details. Yes we can, but so can you. The IAAF and USATF have their current rule books on their respective websites and you and anyone else who wants to know what constitutes a legal runway can easily look it up. Bob H [EMAIL PROTECTED]
t-and-f: PVWAtG *** NEWS FLASH *** Dragila WR(?) @ Pocatello
Since I've now said this in response to several private messages, I might as well say it publicly. I am not aware of any irregularity in the pole vault runway in Pocatello. Of course, never having seen it, I can't swear that there isn't a problem, but if there is, it's news to me--I haven't heard this before. I would normally assume that, at a major facility, everything would be in order. I'm inclined to believe that is true in Pocatello and no vague references to unspecified irregularities are going to change that belief. If someone KNOWS of some specific element of non-compliance with the rules, please come forward. Until then, as far as I'm concerned, I'll presume that the runway is ok. (Of course, for record recognition purposes, there would have to be a proper certification of that fact.) Bob H [EMAIL PROTECTED]
