Media Advisory
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In an effort to raise awareness of a sport few high school students are interested in, 2000 Olympic gold medallist Nick Hysong will visit Clovis East High School on Friday. Hsyong's visit to Clovis East is part of a lunchtime "Vault-A-Thon" coach AJ Blackburn has organized to promote the sport of pole vaulting to students on the campus.

A complete jump pit and runway will be set up in the school's amphitheater for the event. While Hysong will not participate in the jump exhibitions, those will be conducted by CEHS athletes and coach Blackburn, he will speak briefly to students about his Olympic experience and be available to answer questions about his sport. Hysong's performance at the 2000 games was the first time since 1968 that an American pole-vaulter took home the gold medal.


WHEN: Friday, April 4, 2003
12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Clovis East High School Amphitheater
4343 N. Leonard, Clovis
DeWolf and Leonard avenues

For additional information the day of the event, contact Coach Blackburn at 327-4500.
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