Abshire’s mom stunned to hear her son’s state vault record still stands
Rory Abshire’s Class C state pole vault record is safe for another year, bringing joy to his mother, Kathie Abshire.
Rory still holds the Class C pole vault record of 15 feet, set at the Class C state track meet in 1997. The record has been safe for 25 years and looks safe for another few years. This year’s pole vaulters at the Class C state meet vaulted 9 feet.