A video of Nico Weiler discussing the art of the pole vault

Nico Weiler and the art of the pole vault.


WATCH A VIDEO of NCAA pole vaulter Nico Weiler, profiled in the May-June 2013 issue, discussing the skills needed to excel in his sport—and demonstrating his technique.

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