49ers Open Indoor Season

1/15/2003 12:00:00 AM | Track and Field

49ER TRACK AND FIELD OPEN INDOOR SEASON
Pole Vaulters Head to Reno for First Competition of the Season

LONG BEACH, CA-- The 49er pole vaulters will travel to Reno, NV this weekend, January 17-18, for the annual National Pole Vault Summit. The Summit boasts over 1,200 competitors and offers clinics and lectures on the pole vault.The final day of the Summit is capped off with a pole vault competition.

Making the trip for the women this weekend will be redshirt-senior Christina Lee (# 3 all-time on the indoor list with a jump of 11'9") and sophomore Kristen Hambaroff (# 6 all-time on the indoor list with a jump of 11'3.75").

On the men's side, freshman newcomer Adrian Ruark (with a personal best of 15'8") will also make the trip to Reno. Ruark has shown great potential during the pre-season and Coach Sythe is excited to see how he will perform at the Summit.