Name:
Tye Harvey

Best Performance:
5.93

Club/Affiliation:
Bell Athletic/New Balance

Age:
27

Height:
6' 1"

Weight:
170 Lbs.

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Normal Competition Grip: 16'

Normal Competition Pole Length/Weight:
5.10 – 15.0


Coach: Earl Bell

Training Facility:
Bell Athletics

High School/City/State:
Sonora High School – Sonora, California

College Attended:
University of Minnesota

Age/Grade When You Started Vaulting:
15 – Frosh High School

Pole Vault Best In High School:
17' 1"

Pole Vault Best In College:
18' 2"

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What would you consider your strengths?
Technique.

What would you consider your weaknesses?

Speed/strength.

What is your present emphasis in training?

Speed/strength.

What would you consider the 3 most important tips for High School Vaulters?

1. Have fun!
2. Jump a lot.
3. Be safe!

Additional helpful comments for beginning vaulters?

Learn how to use a mid-mark. Use an appropriate pole - don't try to get on too big a pole. Don't over grip.

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