World's Greatest Emmy Award Winning "The Science of Pole Vault" with Sandi Morris (Ep. 7)
Sandi Morris is an Olympic Medalist, 2x World Champ and American record holder in the pole vault. She combines the speed of a sprinter and the acrobatics of a gymnast. Toss in extraordinary power, strength and a daredevil attitude and you get one amazing athlete.
This is World's Greatest Emmy Award Winning “The Science of Pole Vault with Sandi Morris”
🏅 The Science of Pole Vault with Sandi Morris | Olympic Medalist & Record Holder 💥
How do you launch yourself 16 feet into the air with nothing but speed, strength, and a 14-foot pole?
In this episode of The Science of Movement, we go deep into the physics, biomechanics, and athletic mastery behind one of the most electrifying events in track and field — the pole vault — with Olympic silver medalist and American record holder Sandi Morris.
🎓 Joined by Dr. David Wang, a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician at HSS, we break down every phase of the vault — from runway speed to pole plant, inversion to flight, and the high-stakes landing. If you've ever wondered what makes a pole vaulter fly, this is your episode.
🪶 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
What it really feels like to fly 16 feet in the air
The sprint mechanics and muscle groups behind elite vaulting
How Olympic lifters and pole vaulters train explosively
The precision of pole drop and mid-mark control
Mental toughness and comeback stories from Tokyo to Paris 2024
Why pole vaulting is equal parts speed, strength, gymnastics & fearlessness
🎥 Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Introduction
00:50 – Meet Sandi Morris
02:11 – Mechanics of the Pole Vault
03:18 – Pole Drop & Takeoff Breakdown
04:07 – Inversion & The Olympic Move
05:25 – The 16-Foot Landing & Risk
05:45 – Olympic Lifting for Explosive Power
06:14 – Sandi’s Comeback Story & Paris 2024 Goals
💬 “Pole vaulting is figuring out how to put all of your energy into a pole — and get it back out.”
– Sandi Morris, 2x Olympian, World Champion & American Record Holder
📍 About Sandi Morris
Sandi is one of the most decorated pole vaulters in U.S. history, a world champion, and Olympic silver medalist. Despite injuries and setbacks, she continues to push the limits — with her eyes now set on LA2028.
📍 About HSS
Hospital for Special Surgery is a world leader in sports medicine and orthopedic care, helping athletes like Sandi stay healthy and perform at the highest level.
Each episode of our new, original 10-episode series explores the science of movement through an educational lens, featuring one sport, one of the World’s Greatest athletes and an HSS clinician breaking down the science behind their incredible feats of athleticism.
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