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Women's Track and Field 1/29/2011 10:49:00 PM VMIKeydets.com

Four Keydets Take Part in UCS Spirit National Pole Vault Summit

RENO, Nev. – Nicole Harding posted a collegiate best clearance, leading a quartet of VMI Keydets participating Saturday in the competition portion of the 2011 UCS Spirit National Pole Vault Summit in Reno, Nev.

Harding cleared 3.30 meters (10'9 ¾”), as did her high school training partner, Kate Collins, and fellow Keydet Jennifer Sing. The fourth member of the quartet, Carrie Wortham, cleared the bar at 3.20 meters (10'6”).

The Pole Vault Summit is a national gathering designed to teach and enhance pole vault knowledge at many different levels. The Summit features both a competition portion and a teaching clinic portion, with the clinic including several former world record holders and coaches known worldwide, all discussing the specifics of pole vaulting.

“I think this was an unbelievable experience, and a great venue for these four cadets,” said VMI head coach Darrin Webb, who was with the group. “I'm very happy with how they worked together in a very stressful environment, and came away with four solid performances. I know each of them probably wanted to clear one more bar, but that is always the case. This group is dedicated and ready to continue to push each other to achieve additional success, and I believe they are very close to doing just that.”

VMI track and field will return to action Saturday, Feb. 5, as the Keydets host the annual VMI Winter Relays at Cormack Field House. The first event is set to get underway at 8:30 a.m.

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Players Mentioned

Kate Collins: Pole Vault; Sophomore

Nicole Harding: Pole Vault; Freshman

Jennifer Sing: Pole Vault; Junior

Carrie Wortham: Pole Vault; Junior

Players Mentioned

Kate Collins
: Sophomore
: Pole Vault

Nicole Harding
: Freshman
: Pole Vault

Jennifer Sing
: Junior
: Pole Vault

Carrie Wortham
: Junior
: Pole Vault