Instead, Earl Bell, who captured his first national event 11 years ago, won the vault at 18-9 1/4.

She holds the Millrose longevity record, and only Earl Bell, who pole-vaulted at Millrose 16 times in 17 years, is close.

Only one, Earl Bell, made the pole-vault final.

Earl Bell is 34 and still a world-class pole vaulter.

Miles trains with Earl Bell in Jonesboro, Arkansas at Bell Athletics.

Earl Bell reached 18 feet 8 1/4 inches to win the pole vault.

One reason most American stars are not here is money, said Earl Bell, the veteran pole-vaulter.

Earl Bell won at 19 feet 1/4 inch.

Tim Bright was second at 18-8 1/2, followed by Earl Bell at 18-4 1/2.

"The country needs a change," Earl Bell, a teacher in the audience, said.

Instead, Earl Bell, who captured his first national event 11 years ago, won the vault at 18-9 1/4.

She holds the Millrose longevity record, and only Earl Bell, who pole-vaulted at Millrose 16 times in 17 years, is close.

Only one, Earl Bell, made the pole-vault final.

Earl Bell is 34 and still a world-class pole vaulter.

Miles trains with Earl Bell in Jonesboro, Arkansas at Bell Athletics.

Earl Bell reached 18 feet 8 1/4 inches to win the pole vault.

One reason most American stars are not here is money, said Earl Bell, the veteran pole-vaulter.

Earl Bell won at 19 feet 1/4 inch.

Tim Bright was second at 18-8 1/2, followed by Earl Bell at 18-4 1/2.

"The country needs a change," Earl Bell, a teacher in the audience, said.