HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!!!

[2-15-46]

Got a call from Matti Kilpelainen this morning from Italy.... said he had a nice jump at his opening height(3.4) and on his first attempt at the next height strained his achilles and withdrew...... will be back in the states in a few weeks..

Witnessed Gary Hunter M50-54, set a new WR yesterday 9/15/07 of 16'0"(4.89).
Gary was holding 14-3 on his stick and popped 31" over his grip.

Karen Reiger also had a fine day as she jumped 3.09 to set a new AR for the W40-44. All at Vault High Athletics outdoor USATF PV meet.

[Bubba PV]

Sorry to hear about Matti but GREAT for Gary and Karen. No surprise by either but 16' is a HUGE deal. He's been flirting with it so long I'm so glad he got. Almost as glad as I will be when I leave his age group to the M55s in June. LOL!! Bubba

[master]

Congratulations to all three. Matti, hope your recovery is quick and complete. Karen, nice to see you continue to improve. Gary, what can I say? That is a major accomplishment. I hope someone got video of it and can post it or send me a copy and I'll post it.

- master

[Bubba PV]

I was visiting Paul Babbit's site and saw a link to movies of Gary's 16', Karen Reiger's AR and Paul Babbits jumping 16'. Nothing like seeing M45 and M50 guys jumping on 16' poles. Bubba
http://www.polevaultcamps.com/id42.html

[hallvaulter]

gary, as always, makin it look good

[Bubba PV]

He's ageless and, as you know, a fantastic guy!! Bubba

[Soar Like an Eagle]

He's ageless and, as you know, a fantastic guy!! Bubba

Gary Hunter and Paul Babits, 16'1" (9/29/07) very impressive. Hope we get video.