Altendorf locking up a vault record

[rainbowgirl28]

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Locking up a vault record

By Aaron Yost

John Altendorf established a world mark for his age group last month by clearing 13 feet

John Altendorf was a decent pole vaulter in high school, but not someone the masses heard

much about.

He was not a national name, having cleared 13 feet, 4.5 inches on his best days. But fast-forward through 40 years and Altendorf’s standing in the event has dramatically changed.

Drawn back to track and field by an article in the newspaper about masters pole vaulting, Altendorf has rocketed to the top of the American record book as well as claiming the world record in his current age group.

“Dennis Phillips in Philomath, he held the American record for the age group I was in at the time, 55-59,â€Â

[Bubba PV]

AND, he's just getting started!! Well done John! Bubba

[kwhit3]

What a cool article! Well done John!