Thomas Becomes First Illini Pole Vaulter to Qualify for Nationals
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Alleman pole vaulter Tori Thomas takes gold at state
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Sandi Morris' equipment — and Olympic dreams — are shattered on a rainy night in Tokyo for the Downers Grove-born pole vaulter – Chicago Tribune
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Bob Richards, Pole-Vaulting Hero of the Cold War Era, Dies at 97 - The New York Times
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Illini Track I Tori Thomas National Qualifier Reel 5.25.23
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Exciting End to the Indoor Season for Men's Track and Field - Principia College Athletics
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DyeStat.com - News - Ella McRitchie, Zach Bingham Secure High School Elite Victories, Texas Express Excels at UCS Spirit National Pole Vault Summit
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Downers Grove's Sandi Morris, other results at Olympic Track and Field – Chicago Tribune
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Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Track & Field - BVM Sports
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National and State Champions Highlight 2023 Track and Field/Cross Country Class - Western Illinois University Athletics
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Sutherland's Connor Floyd takes 1st in pole vault; Cozad's Megan Burkholder wins Class B for second
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Commonwealth silver for Pole Vault star - News - Cardiff University