News

Lots to Update Since Last Time

August 2009

Adam Bingaman has announced his retirement from pole vaulting. He has begun to really dive into his research and is preparing for an upcoming wedding with former Virginia Tech pole vaulter Abbey McGrath. Adam retires with a lifetime best of 5.28m and All Atlantic Coast Conference Accolades. His presence is already missed in the day to day grind of training. Adam will continue to serve as a volunteer assistant on the Virginia Tech Staff.

July 2009

HUGE PR for Joe. At the Grand Haven Beach Vault along the shores of Lake Michigan, Joe set a new lifetime PR of 18'. In near perfect conditions in front of a great and enthusiastic crowd, Joe joined the 18ft club on a crucial third attempt clearance. To see the video click here.

February 2009

Brian jumped 5.50 to capture a second place finish at the USA Indoor Championships in Boston Massachussetts. In a down year for the indoor championships Brian seized the opportunity to score a few IAAF points and captured a silver medal with a first attempt clearance of 5.50m. Training partner and Bell Athletics Vaulter Jeremy Scott won the event with a first attempt clearance at 5.60m/

 

Our Club

Vertical Techniques is our pole vault club based out of Blacksburg Virginia. Currently all members are Virginia Tech Alum, and graduate students. Thats a large part of why we named our club the way we did (think about it real hard). We wanted to pay homage to a great school, one that we are very proud to be a part of.