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Andrew Irwin (AR) 17'06.5" (outdoors)

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:47 pm
by AVC Coach
March 4, 2011
Lake Hamilton Tri-Lakes Invite

In his first outdoor meet of the season, Andrew Irwin jumped 17'06.5". He made both 17'01" and 17'06.5" on his first attempt and had one really good look at 17'09.25". Next up......New Balance Indoor Nats in New York City.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Id56USUrdA

Re: Andrew Irwin (AR) 17'06.5" (outdoors)

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:30 pm
by 1yeldud1
What size and length pole is this young man "flying" on ??

Re: Andrew Irwin (AR) 17'06.5" (outdoors)

Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:43 pm
by AVC Coach
He made his bars on a 16'1" Altius Carbon Extreme 17.5 flex, gripping 15'07". Took some jumps for the first time on a 16.5 flex at 17'09.25" and had one really good attempt.

Re: Andrew Irwin (AR) 17'06.5" (outdoors)

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 6:50 am
by 1yeldud1
Those are pretty big poles for a High School Vaulter - How tall is Andrew ?

Re: Andrew Irwin (AR) 17'06.5" (outdoors)

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:52 am
by AVC Coach
He's 6'3" and weighed in at 163 lbs. at our state indoor meet a few weeks ago.