Toby Stevenson to vault at Mt SAC Relays

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2004 MEN'S POLE VAULT OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST TOBY STEVENSON TO OPEN SEASON AT THE MT. SAC RELAYS

(WALNUT, CA) – 2004 Men's Pole Vault Olympic Silver Medalist Toby Stevenson will kick off his 2009 season at the Mt. SAC Relays. Stevenson one of the most colorful and popular track and field figures in the world is a three time Mt. SAC Relays Champion. An avid supporter of the Relays, Stevenson is known for his entertaining celebrations and his signature black helmet which according to him "protects his Stanford education."

Stevenson will be challenged by an world class international contingent including Giovanni Lanaro (Mexican, Mt. SAC Relays and Hilmer Lodge Stadium Record Holder, 2 time Olympian) and Daichi Sawano of Japan (2 time Olympian, Japanese Record Holder). The field will also include up and coming Americans Mark Hollis (#3 US Ranking, 18'10.25"), Tommy Skipper (#7 US Ranking, 18'08.25) and Rory Quiller (#10 US Ranking, 18'06.50").

With over 12,000 competitors from youth to the world class athlete, the Mt. SAC Relays is the world's largest track and field competition. The 2009 event will be held on April 11, 16, 17 and 18th. The Mt. SAC Relays has hosted superstars of track and field for over 51 years. 13 World Records have been set at historic Hilmer Lodge Stadium "where the world's best athletes come.