Borges preparing for Pan Am Games

[rainbowgirl28]

http://www.escambray.cu/Eng/Sport/vault1109201159


Cuban Pole-Vaulter Prepares for Pan-American, Olympic Games
by PL — last modified Sep 20, 2011 12:02 PM
Contributors: photo taken from PL
— filed under: POLE VAULT
Pole-vaulter Lazaro Borges, world runner-up champion in Daegu, is aiming for a six-meter mark and medal in the 2012 London Olympics, he announced on Tuesday.

According to the National Information Agency (AIN), Borges, 25, and his coach Ruben Marcelino have planned a long-term objective that includes the Pan-American Games of Guadalajara in October, European tours, and the World Indoor Championships.

In the coming days, Borges will carry out high-altitude training along his teammates in Quito, Ecuador, to adapt themselves for the Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, which 1,200 meters above sea level.

"My goal at the Pan-American Games is to win Cuba's first goal in the pole vault," he said. Borges faces tough competition from his U.S. and Canadian rivals.

Borges broke the national record at the 2011 IAAF World Championships in South Korea by jumping 5.90 meters, a good performance for any international competition.

[tsorenson]

Great video of a recent street vault in Italy, for all you Borges-heads. Long video, elites jump in the 2nd half

http://vimeo.com/28757228

[master]

Thanks for sharing that video Tom. That was quite a street vault! A lot of jumps at the end in what appeared to be to break a tie for first.