Hooker back and clearing heights
The 2008 Olympic gold medallist struggled with the swirling wind before clearing 5.70 metres in front of a small crowd.Click here to read the article
Hooker back and clearing heights
Pole vault world champion Steve Hooker's season has started in earnest with a solid clearance in an inter-club competition at WA's new multi-million dollar track in Mt Claremont today.
The 2008 Olympic gold medallist struggled with the swirling wind before clearing 5.70 metres in front of a small crowd.
Click here to read the article
The 2008 Olympic gold medallist struggled with the swirling wind before clearing 5.70 metres in front of a small crowd.Click here to read the article
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