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Flying High: Masters Pole Vaulter Sue Yeomans on Defying Age and Limits

Flying High: Masters Pole Vaulter Sue Yeomans on Defying Age and Limits

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 In this inspiring episode of The Bolder Woman podcast meets legendary Masters pole vaulter Sue Yeomans, one of the most accomplished and enduring athletes in the sport. Known for her incredible longevity, competitive spirit, and record-setting performances, Sue shares her extraordinary journey into pole vaulting, how she continues to compete at the highest levels, and the mindset that allows her to break barriers well into her senior years. This conversation shines a light on the power of resilience, lifelong athleticism, and the joy of pursuing a passion—no matter your age. Whether you're an athlete, a fan of track and field, or simply seeking motivation from bold women redefining what's possible, this episode will leave you energized and inspired.

Keywords: Sue Yeomans, pole vaulter, masters athletics, masters track and field, senior athletes, women in sports, The Bolder Woman podcast, Chris Stafford, athletic longevity, track and field podcast, inspirational women athletes, pole vault training, aging and sports, women over 60 athletes

Sue Yeomans, 66, is a British track and field athlete with multiple world championship titles in the pole vault event where she has been world champion in her age group no fewer than nine times. Sue holds 13 European championship titles and 22 national British titles. She‘s made 27 British records in the pole vault, 11 European records and she has also been placed in gold medal positions and been proclaimed world champion in both the long jump and triple jump. In August, 2018, Sue won the the world championships in Malaga in her age group, 65-69 years old, after a tough year of health issues. Just ten weeks following major surgery in 2016 Sue won the gold medal at the World Championships in Perth, Australia where she was competing in the 60-64 year old age group.

This episode was first released in 2019.

The Bolder Woman is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
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