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Sidney student breaks state pole vaulting record

State record pole vaulting Sidney (Sidney Athletics)
(Sidney Athletics)

SIDNEY — A Sidney City Schools student broke a state record in pole vaulting Friday night.

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Senior Garrett Guinther set the OHSAA record at 17 feet and 3.25 inches, according to a post made by Sidney Athletics.

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Guinther broke the previous record, which was set in 2021 by Connor McClure of Greene High School at 17 feet 3 inches, Sidney Athletics says.

Video from the event shows fans erupt into excitement as Guinther clears the bar.

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