Name:
Lawrence Johnson "LoJo"

Best Performance:
19' 7 1/2" (5.98m)

Club/Affiliation:
Adidas

Age:
28

Height:
6'

Weight:
195 Lbs.

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Normal Competition Grip: 5m 05 - 5m - 15

Normal Competition Pole Length/Weight:
5.2m 12.1 - 11.6


Coach:
Smith/Paulla

Training Facility:
University of Tennessee/UCLA

High School/City/State:
Great Brisge High - Chesapeake, VA

College Attended:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Age/Grade When You Started Vaulting:
14 years old

Pole Vault Best In High School:
17' 6"

Other events
:
110mh, 400m, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, 300m Hurdles

Pole Vault Best In College:
19' 7 1/2"

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What would you consider your strengths?
Power.

What would you consider your weaknesses?

Injuries.

What is your present emphasis in training?

Health.

What would you consider the 3 most important tips for High School Vaulters?

1. Safety
2. Balanced training
3. Dedication

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