Quote from: paul_e on September 20, 2025, 07:12:34 AMQuote from: Skipper_The_Eyechild on September 20, 2025, 03:22:15 AMQuote from: paul_e on September 19, 2025, 08:32:41 AMYep, it's a money thing that makes it a bit silly.Specific to pole vault it's pretty unique in being an event where equipment plays a vital role but that degree of minute control is possible.I just find it amazing that none of the other competitors get anywhere near him even though they have access (I assume) to pretty much the same level of equipment. I guess these generational talents pop up every now and then.Oh yeah he's an exceptional talent, his record is 22cm better than anyone else currently competing has ever managed. He's a generation ahead of the competition in a similar way to Jonathan Edwards or Mike Powell and I wouldn't be surprised if his record, wherever it settles, lasts as long.Watching the triple jumpers yesterday, it was crazy to see just how far everyone still is away from Edwards's record. He was before my time, did he go 18+ often or was that out of the blue?
Quote from: Skipper_The_Eyechild on September 20, 2025, 03:22:15 AMQuote from: paul_e on September 19, 2025, 08:32:41 AMYep, it's a money thing that makes it a bit silly.Specific to pole vault it's pretty unique in being an event where equipment plays a vital role but that degree of minute control is possible.I just find it amazing that none of the other competitors get anywhere near him even though they have access (I assume) to pretty much the same level of equipment. I guess these generational talents pop up every now and then.Oh yeah he's an exceptional talent, his record is 22cm better than anyone else currently competing has ever managed. He's a generation ahead of the competition in a similar way to Jonathan Edwards or Mike Powell and I wouldn't be surprised if his record, wherever it settles, lasts as long.
Quote from: paul_e on September 19, 2025, 08:32:41 AMYep, it's a money thing that makes it a bit silly.Specific to pole vault it's pretty unique in being an event where equipment plays a vital role but that degree of minute control is possible.I just find it amazing that none of the other competitors get anywhere near him even though they have access (I assume) to pretty much the same level of equipment. I guess these generational talents pop up every now and then.
Yep, it's a money thing that makes it a bit silly.Specific to pole vault it's pretty unique in being an event where equipment plays a vital role but that degree of minute control is possible.
Doesn't feel like the sort of thing they should be winning. Bore off, America.The British bloke might finish around half-time in the Villa game.
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