TCU 360: Ben Kirbo: TCU’s pole vault prodigy is springing new heights

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Ben Kirbo: TCU’s pole vault prodigy is springing new heights​

By Madeleine Thornhill, Staff Writer

A sophomore pole vaulter has set a couple of TCU track and field records. But Ben Kirbo has his eyes on what is still to come.

Kirbo started pole vaulting in middle school and has loved it ever since. He broke the Stephenville High School record, clearing 16 feet.  

TCU reached out shortly after.

Read more at https://tcu360.com/2024/04/25/ben-kirbo-tcus-pole-vault-prodigy-is-springing-new-heights/

 

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Even when I was young, you’d never catch me doing pole vaulting. Looks like too many ways to mess up. Kudos to those who are good at it.
If we ever need to lay siege on a castle, I want this guy on my side.