• Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home IAAF

2013 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Suhr’s 5.02 WR Vault Takes Us Higher!, Record Leap Caps Day Two by Dave Hunter

RBR AdminbyRBR Admin
March 3, 2013
0
0 0
0
SHARES
3
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Suhr_JenNoDiamonds-nycDL10.JPG
Jenn Suhr, adidas GP 2011, photo by PhotoRun.net

For over a year now, Rick Suhr, Coach/Husband of Jenn Suhr, has told me that Jenn can go “real high”. I asked Jenn recently about how high she could go. She told me that meters are a little scar sometimes, but 16-5, 16-6, those sounded good. It was not bragging, it was thoughtful consideration of her talent, her shape and her focus. 

Suhr_JennQ-OlyGame12.jpg

Jenn Suhr, 2012 London Olympics, photo by PhotoRun.net
This year has seen Jenn Suhr healthy, and though banged up a bit from late January, Jenn is obviously fit. Know that her 5.02m WR is only second women who has ever gone over five meters. The other is one Yelena Isinbayeva. 
Suhr_Jenn1-NBind13.JPG
Jenn Suhr, NBIGP, photo by PhotoRun.net
Many do not get the significance of Jenn Suhr. With Suhr over five meters, it can be seen that great athletes, such as Isinbayeva, and now Suhr, can perform at these amazing heights. Suhr will go higher, and this, in my mind, is the first of her world records. On the women’s side, next to Paula Radcliffe’s marathon record, I am not sure what is more difficult, a vault over five meters for women or Radcliffe’s record. Both are terribly difficult. 

Suhr_Jenn488AR1-NBind12.jpg

NBIGP, 2012, what a diff a year makes! photo by PhotoRun.net

The above pictures shows the 4.88m AR in February 2012. Now, in March 2013, Jenn Suhr has become only the second women over five meters, and first American women over 16 feet, 5.5 inches. A world record means all things are good,for that split second. It is the sports’ equivalent of the perfect storm. For Jenn Suhr, her run up was good, her back was fine, and she executed in a wildly positive fashion. A five meter vault has been done by, now, two women. 

I woke up about 2 am local time in Goteborg, Sweden and saw the Suhr World Record on my twitter account. Then, a note from Dave Hunter, ” Larry, I am working on Jenn piece, will have it done in an hour.” I went fast to sleep, and lo and behold, here is Dave Hunter’s piece on the pole vault world record. This is Jenn Suhr’s ninth AR and first World record.

RelatedPosts

2023 Allianz Van Damme Memorial, Some deep thoughts on Another epic 1,500m race…

2023 Allianz Van Damme Memorial Diary, Thoughts on Brits in Brussels…

2023 Allianz Memorial Van Damme Diary, the excitement of Brussels


2013 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships

Suhr’s 5.02 WR Vault Takes Us Higher!
Record Leap Caps Day Two
    

March 2, 2013
Albuquerque, New Mexico

When Yogi Berra uttered the immortal words, “It’s never over until it’s over,” he wasn’t talking about track & field. But he could have been. The allure of our sport is just that – the knowledge that no event is over until all competitors have been given their chance to perform. It’s those intense down-to-the-wire competitions and those delicious last-attempt surprises that fortify our love affair with this mistress we know as “athletics.”

And the track & field enthusiasts who came to Albuquerque today knew the athletic performances were not over when the running events concluded. And the throng that remained for the stirring finish to the women’s pole vault was not disappointed. Quite the contrary. They witnessed a near-flawless performance they will remember for a long time. Dave_Hunter_Right_On_Track.pngWhen Jen Suhr says she loves coming to Albuquerque and competing on its pristine vaulting surface, she isn’t kidding. Passing the earlier heights, Suhr began her magical night jumping at 4.65. Clean through 4.80, she stood on the runway with her characteristic business-like approach for her first attempt at 4.90. Bingo. She cleared it – breaking her own meet and American record. But she was far from done. With the bar at the WR height of 5.02, Suhr was soon on the runway again – checking her hand placement as she attempted to make history. With a vault that resembled a blossoming flower, the Olympic gold medalist uncorked a magnificent jump that allowed her to clear the new world record height with authority. Without hesitation, Suhr and her husband-coach Rick Suhr had the bar immediately raised to 5.06 [16’7½]. The height, if cleared, would represent the highest women vault of all time – indoor or out. The new bar height was a prompt and precise decision that clearly reflected that Team Suhr had scripted out this possible scenario. Three valiant attempts were unsuccessful, but Suhr’s series left all who witnessed her incredible performance wondering how high she can go. Suhr was ecstatic. “I knew that when I made 4.90, I put my hands up just like it was a routine jump, because I knew that it was not my goal,” explained the new world record holder. “My goal was one more. It was all business. We came in here for one thing and I think if I had not gotten it, I would have been very disappointed.” The Suhr /Ishinbayeva August showdown in Moscow should be one for the ages.

Much earlier in Day Two, the 2013 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships started off with a big surprise. The much-awaited second day battle in the heptathlon began with defending world decathlon champion Trey Hardee in second place – sandwiched between two uppity youngsters:  first day leader Gunnar Nixon of Arkansas and third-place hometown favorite Curtis Beach of Duke. First up for the heptathlon was the 60 hurdles. The crowd at the Albuquerque Convention Center was silent as the final section – which featured Nixon, Hardee, and Beach – settled into the blocks. But when the race began, the crowd gasped, not roared. As the starting pistol fired, Hardee didn’t bolt from the blocks. He simply stood up, walked off the track – and earned zero points. After the entire heptathlon concluded, Nixon confided that Hardee had let his competitors know his participation in Day Two would be limited. “He had mentioned yesterday that he was just going to do the vault today. And he let us know before the hurdles that he was going to get in the blocks and just push off.”  The Hardee-less race went on – and Nixon’s 7.93 hurdle win was a PR for the Razorback.

The heptathlon point total after 5 events:  Nixon still leading with 4526; a surging Ryan Harlan now second with 4272; and Beach – hoping to be close enough for the final 1000, his baby – clinging to third with 4216.

Yet more anxious moments awaited Hardee – now working on an abbreviated schedule – as the heptathletes headed on to the pole vault. Passing at the first seven lower heights, the London silver medalist began jumping at 5.00 [16’4¾”] – and proceeded to miss his first two attempts. The crowd, sensing another disaster, was anxious. Even Dan O’Brien was nervous. Exhibiting exquisite body control, Hardee made sure his third attempt was not his final attempt as he easily sailed over the bar. That jump seemed to re-energize Hardee. Passing at 5.10, Hardee nailed first attempt clearance at 5.20 [17’¾”] and then matched his long-standing P.R. at 5.30 [17’4½”]. And while Hardee could go no higher, Albuquerque native Daniel Gooris would. He was having a day he will long remember. After Gooris made a third attempt clearance at 5.40 [17’8½], the crowd implored him to go higher. It didn’t require much encouragement. The bar was set at 5.50 [18′ ½”] a height that would be a new heptathlon meet and American record. It was not to be – although the former Northern Iowa athlete was close on his second attempt.

After 6 events, Nixon – aided by his 4.80 vault PR – maintained the lead with 5375 points. Harlan – matching Nixon’s vault – held on to second with 5123 points. And Jake Arnold – closing in on two leaders – stood in third at 4981 points. Beach – now in 5th at 4947 points – had to be wondering if he was close enough to make some noise in the 1000.

He was. As the 1000 began – without Hardee – Beach spurted to the lead. Unchallenged, he began methodically grinding out 30+ second laps on the banked 200 meter oval. His ultimate victory was never in doubt, but that was not the sole mission here. It was all about the points. With the rest of the multi athletes dropping off and Harlan sagging in last place, suddenly it appeared that Beach could make a major move up in the final standings. With his furrowed brow showing his effort over the final lap, Beach hit the line in 2:33.40. His 948 points gave Beach a final total of 5895 as he launched over three athletes to move from 5th to 2nd. Nixon – second in the 1000 – at 2:41.49 garnered just enough points – 6232 – to not only capture the national heptathlon title but also to set the meet record. Nixon wasn’t worried about Beach. “I was running my own race. I knew I was 428 points ahead and that equates to about 42 seconds, so I knew I was fine. I just tried to run a relaxed race. I was going for that meet record.”  And with a smile, the new champion added, “And I ran 2 seconds fast enough to get it.”

On a day with limited track finals, the women’s 3000 offered a spirited competition. As the race unfolded, a tidy little pack of five women – lead by Lindsay Anderson – forged to front. After a dawdling first 400, Anderson locked her followers – Emily Infeld, Lisa Uhl, Chelsea Reilly, and Rachel Patterson – into 75 second per 400 meter pace. The group seemed content to let late kicking decide the outcome. With 350 remaining, Infeld made a move, but it proved to be indecisive. Reilly surged to the front at the bell and the real race was on. With Reilly in full flight, Infeld and Uhl worked hard to close the gap. The trio was virtually even as they came off the final turn. As the finish line approached, a frantic Uhl – actually taking some steps on the curbing – attempted to make a desperate inside move which resulted in a dive at the line. The ill-advised maneuver took down Reilly as well. Reilly [9:23.12] sprawled for the win, while Uhl – who landed in the track infield – wound up third in 9:23.37. Infeld – miraculously steering clear of it all -finished second in 9:23.24.

The men’s 3000 final lacked a robust field and much competition. Ben Bruce grabbed the early lead as Will Leer tucked in right behind. With each successive lap,
it was clear that Bruce was a sacrificial lamb, a sitting duck. A strong move by Leer with 2 laps to go sealed the deal as the winner [8:07.84] put 9 seconds on the pacesetter over the final 400 meters.

In the other field events, Thomas Freeman’s 4th round heave of 23.51 [77’1¾”] gave him the 35 lb. weight victory over multiple-time time national champion A.G. Kruger [23.37 / 76’8¼] . Gwendolyn Berry [24.70 / 80’1½”] captured an easy win in the 20 lb. weight. Dusty Jonas – clean through his winning height of 2.25 [7’4½”] – took the men’s high jump. Jenay DeLoach Soukup was thrilled with the victory, but less than pleased with her winning mark [6.80 / 22’2¾] in the women’s long jump.

In the first round races, no surprises occurred as all the expected advancers did just that. In the women’s 800, Ajee Wilson [2:04.76] and Chanelle Price [2:04.87] will lead a field of 6 into Sunday’s final. In the men’s 800, Sunday’s 6-man final will feature AR 600 record holder Erik Sowinski [1:47.28], Matthew Centrowitz [1:47.94], and Robby Andrews [1:48.87 – who unleashed his potent kick to pass 4 runners in the final 150 meters to win his heat. Tyler Mulder – the day’s fastest qualifier – could surprise.

In the women’s 400, veteran Mary Wineberg [52.51] and an ever-improving Ebonie Floyd [53.38] are set to battle in Sunday’s final. On the men’s side, a special clash of two Olympic and World championship medalists is shaping up as Bershawn “Batman” Jackson [47.36] will test the measure of former 400 Olympic champion Jeremy Wariner [46.40].

Some may say that Batman will overpower Wariner – who may be on the downside of his career. But be reminded of Yogi’s admonition:  “It’s never over until it’s over.” 

~Dave Hunter


For more on Jenn Suhr’s World Record:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr5hWnlyYz4&sns=em

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1551207-jenn-suhr-pole-vaults-to-new-wor
ld-record-at-usa-indoor-championships

@jennsuhr
http://www.facebook.com/jenn.suhr

Author

  • RBR Admin
    RBR Admin

    View all posts

Previous Post

2013 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Albuquerque, New Mexico, ABQ Notebook by Dave Hunter

Next Post

2013 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships: Through Alberto Salazars’ eyes, by Elliott Denman, note by Larry Eder

RBR Admin

RBR Admin

Similar Post

2023 Allianz Van Damme Memorial , The Women’s Shot Put

2023 Allianz Van Damme Memorial , The Women’s Shot Put

October 3, 2023
The Great Days of Track & Field: Here is Elliott Denman’s Very First Segment of his favorite moments in our sport!
Athletics history

The Great Days of Track & Field: Here is Elliott Denman’s Very First Segment of his favorite moments in our sport!

October 3, 2023
The Budapest 2023 World Champs are Underway…

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racing, Week 4, Day 2, Tempo!

October 3, 2023
Coffee With Larry, Nike Pre Classic, Some Deep thoughts on 2023 version

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racining Program, Week 4, day 1, Monday is recovery…

October 3, 2023
NUGUSE SMASHES AMERICAN RECORD FOR THE MILE: 3:43.97

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Running Week 3, Day 7, a long run on Sundays…

October 2, 2023
Coffee with Larry, Brussels DL continues was totally Impressive!

2023 Allianz Van Damme Memorial, Some deep thoughts on Another epic 1,500m race…

September 30, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe to RunBlogRun's Global News Feed

Wake up to RunBlogRun’s news in your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed about the Sport you love.

*we hate spam as much as you do

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

August 27, 2023
An epic pole vault competition

An epic pole vault competition

August 26, 2023
2022 USATF Outdoor Champs: Melissa Jefferson takes the Women’s 100m title in windy 10.69!

The curious case of Sha’Carri Richardson: How can the sprinter turn around her career?

February 8, 2023
Reborn Sha’Carri Richardson comes back from the brink and is now ready to become the world champion

Reborn Sha’Carri Richardson comes back from the brink and is now ready to become the world champion

July 17, 2023
What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

7
Asafa Powell, Considering Longevity in Sprinting

The RunBlogrun Interview: Asafa Powell

5
2022 Munich Diary, Day Five, a Great Friday Night

2023 European Athletics Indoor Champs, The Women’s 60m, who will win the final tonight?

5
TCS New York City Marathon Broadcast to be Available in More Than 530 Million Homes Around the World on Sunday, November 6

RunblogRun Editorial: The Sorry State of Running Television Coverage, by Peter Abraham, note by Larry Eder

4
2023 Allianz Van Damme Memorial , The Women’s Shot Put

2023 Allianz Van Damme Memorial , The Women’s Shot Put

October 3, 2023
The Great Days of Track & Field: Here is Elliott Denman’s Very First Segment of his favorite moments in our sport!

The Great Days of Track & Field: Here is Elliott Denman’s Very First Segment of his favorite moments in our sport!

October 3, 2023
The Budapest 2023 World Champs are Underway…

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racing, Week 4, Day 2, Tempo!

October 3, 2023
Coffee With Larry, Nike Pre Classic, Some Deep thoughts on 2023 version

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racining Program, Week 4, day 1, Monday is recovery…

October 3, 2023

Popular Stories

  • USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

    Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • An epic pole vault competition

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The curious case of Sha’Carri Richardson: How can the sprinter turn around her career?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Reborn Sha’Carri Richardson comes back from the brink and is now ready to become the world champion

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
2023 Allianz Van Damme Memorial , The Women’s Shot Put

2023 Allianz Van Damme Memorial , The Women’s Shot Put

October 3, 2023
The Great Days of Track & Field: Here is Elliott Denman’s Very First Segment of his favorite moments in our sport!
Athletics history

The Great Days of Track & Field: Here is Elliott Denman’s Very First Segment of his favorite moments in our sport!

October 3, 2023
The Budapest 2023 World Champs are Underway…

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racing, Week 4, Day 2, Tempo!

October 3, 2023
Coffee With Larry, Nike Pre Classic, Some Deep thoughts on 2023 version

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racining Program, Week 4, day 1, Monday is recovery…

October 3, 2023

Recent Tweets

Next Post

2013 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships: Through Alberto Salazars' eyes, by Elliott Denman, note by Larry Eder

runblogrun

RunBlogRun comments on the global world of athletics, sports & ethics, and the Olympic movement. @runblogrun

Browse by Category

Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
  • Home page
  • My Account
  • Sample Page

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

Select a password for yourself. (minimum length of 8)

Paste here the user biography.

Provide here the twitter screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the instagram screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the facebook profile URL. i.e. http://www.facebook.com/RunBlogRun

Provide here the linkedin profile URL. i.e. https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-eder-5497253

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist