Brother/Sister PV Olympians in Beijing?

News about pole vault competitions that occur outside the US and international pole vaulters.
Post Reply
Amy B
PV Newbie
Posts: 8
Joined: Sun Jun 12, 2005 7:06 pm
Location: Jonesboro, AR

Brother/Sister PV Olympians in Beijing?

Unread postby Amy B » Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:40 am

I know Silke Spiegelburg is jumping for Germany in the Olympics, I was just wondering if her brother Richie also made the German team? Do we know of any other siblings vaulting (or competing in any other T&F event) in the same Olympics or Worlds??
Vaulting more than once a week is so over rated ;-) .
Top
User avatar
vaultmd
PV Enthusiast
Posts: 1697
Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2003 6:18 pm
Expertise: Masters Vaulter, Coach, Doctor
Lifetime Best: 475
World Record Holder?: Renaud Lavillenie
Favorite Vaulter: Laura Huarte
Location: Roseville, CA
Contact:
Contact vaultmd

Re: Brother/Sister PV Olympians in Beijing?

Unread postby vaultmd » Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:43 am

Amy B wrote:I know Silke Spiegelburg is jumping for Germany in the Olympics, I was just wondering if her brother Richie also made the German team? Do we know of any other siblings vaulting (or competing in any other T&F event) in the same Olympics or Worlds??


Hey Cutie:

I glanced over the list quickly and didn't see Richard's name on it . . .

Great to see you in Eugene.
Top
User avatar
rainbowgirl28
I'm in Charge
Posts: 30435
Joined: Sat Aug 31, 2002 1:59 pm
Expertise: Former College Vaulter, I coach and officiate as life allows
Lifetime Best: 11'6"
Gender: Female
World Record Holder?: Renaud Lavillenie
Favorite Vaulter: Casey Carrigan
Location: A Temperate Island
Contact:
Contact rainbowgirl28

Re: Brother/Sister PV Olympians in Beijing?

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:44 am

Amy B wrote:I know Silke Spiegelburg is jumping for Germany in the Olympics, I was just wondering if her brother Richie also made the German team? Do we know of any other siblings vaulting (or competing in any other T&F event) in the same Olympics or Worlds??


The German team was even tougher than the US team this year; Richie didn't make it.
Top
Amy B
PV Newbie
Posts: 8
Joined: Sun Jun 12, 2005 7:06 pm
Location: Jonesboro, AR

Re: Brother/Sister PV Olympians in Beijing?

Unread postby Amy B » Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:49 am

thanks guys, that would have been pretty sweet had they both made the team together. Wilson, it was GREAT to see you at the trials too!! JB misses you and Becca :)
Vaulting more than once a week is so over rated ;-) .
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Pole Vault - International”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 11 guests