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Pole vaulter tops bar with All-American title

Related Topics: Pole vault, All-America, Freshman

Freshman Helen Falda broke records and made history as the second female pole vaulter from UTA to advance to the NCAA Championships since 1999.

With her freshman campaign in the books, the pole vaulter set the bar for what’s to come in the future as she brought UTA pole vault to new heights.

During the NCAA West Preliminary Round, the Spanish major punched her ticket to the NCAA Championships just in time as she secured the 12th and final qualifying spot. At the national meet, Falda tied for eighth, clearing the bar at 4.15 meters, pushing her to garner All-American honors.