Vaulting Weight

[decanuck]

I've heard that Jonathan Edwards (best triple jumper of all time) weighed only 160lbs but could power clean 160kg (352lbs). Freak much?

[Lax PV]

I've heard that Jonathan Edwards (best triple jumper of all time) weighed only 160lbs but could power clean 160kg (352lbs). Freak much?

I heard he had a 130kg hang snatch too.

[Pogo Stick]

I've heard that Jonathan Edwards (best triple jumper of all time) weighed only 160lbs but could power clean 160kg (352lbs). Freak much?

I heard he had a 130kg hang snatch too.

Do we have another case of urban legend like Bubka's 10.2 100m and 8.20 long jump?
Go to:
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and download article "The elastic strength development of Jonathan Edwards" . You will find inside some numbers from Jonathan's 1992-1995 seasons like 132kg clean and 82.5kg hang snatch.

[decanuck]

Interesting read! I stand corrected.

[PVBeginner09]

In relation to vaulting weight, I had a question for anyone.

I am 5'5" and I weigh 167 lbs.
I am actually in the throwing group of my track and field section, but I expressed interest in pole vaulting, and my throwing coach told me that it was possible to do that as well.
I thought I was too heavy to do it because my sister has a very low B.M.I. and her coach told her she was a perfect candidate for vaulting.

Is it ridiculous to try vaulting or am I too heavy?
what should someone my height weigh in order to pole vault?

[KirkB]

Is it ridiculous to try vaulting or am I too heavy?

No, it's not ridiculous. Your height to weight ratio is only one consideration of many.

But if you're short, heavy AND slow AND lack gymastic strength/ability AND lack courage, AND lack perseverance, THEN you have a problem.

The best way to know for sure is to just give it a try, and see if you like it. If it's fun enough for you to STICK WITH IT, then you'll succeed - at whatever level you define "success". You set the bar - no one else.

Think of it this way ...

As a running back, you're not going to get recruited by an NCAA school ... or make it to the NFL ... but you just might get picked up by a small college, and get drafted into the CFL (Canadian Football League)!

Ditto with pole vaulters.

Not that you'll ever become a pro, but you may do well at the HS level.

Not bad if you're also having fun and staying fit by vaulting!

Kirk

[Lax PV]

sad face. My computer will not let me download it. I will try tomorrow at school or something when I am supposed to be productive.

[decanuck]

sad face. My computer will not let me download it. I will try tomorrow at school or something when I am supposed to be productive.

The download didn't work for me either. Try this:
- click on "Issues 1986 - 2001 High Resolution"
- search for the article
- select the check box to the right of the article
- in the drop down menu "Actions" select "email"
- enter your information and send it to yourself