Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Prairie Track & Field Podcast

The Exit Interviews - Jak Urlacher on Finding Pole Vault, the Relentless Pursuit, and Competing on the Biggest Stages

The Exit Interviews - Jak Urlacher on Finding Pole Vault, the Relentless Pursuit, and Competing on the Biggest Stages

1h 7m

Jak Urlacher (Grand Forks, ND) found the pole vault in high school after a suggestion from his head coach. Urlacher, who translated his background in gymnastics into the vault, would go on to become an All-American and the greatest North Dakotan to ever pick up a pole. Listen to Jak's insightful interview as he describes his growth in the sport and what it took to soar to new heights.