Shawn Barber puts on show at annual Drake Relays
Canadian is no stranger to odd vaulting venues
Wednesday marked the start of the 107th annual Drake Relays.
No, not that Drake.
This is too funny😂 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DrakeRelays?src=hash">#DrakeRelays</a> <a href="https://t.co/0HUBq9qKN7">pic.twitter.com/0HUBq9qKN7</a>
—@SageWatsThe Drake Relays is an annual track and field event held in Des Moines, Iowa at Drake University.
With 107th running <a href="https://twitter.com/DrakeRelays">@DrakeRelays</a> underway, did u know more existing American T&F marks have been set <a href="https://twitter.com/Drake">@Drake</a> Stadium than any venue in U.S
—@mahonsportsThis year's event kicked off with a special event: Vault at Capital Square Mall. Many vaulters partook, including Team Canada pole vaulter Shawn Barber.
Vaulting in a mall at the <a href="https://twitter.com/DrakeRelays">@DrakeRelays</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/vaultbarber">@vaultbarber</a> clears 5.50m (18-0.5) with room to spare. <a href="https://t.co/fH6rq3lB1m">pic.twitter.com/fH6rq3lB1m</a>
—@AthleticsCanadaNot only did he compete, but he also came out victorious!
Shawn Barber <a href="https://twitter.com/vaultbarber">@vaultbarber</a> wins the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CapSquareVault?src=hash">#CapSquareVault</a> with a 18-8.75 height. <a href="https://t.co/a8tmDZkO6K">pic.twitter.com/a8tmDZkO6K</a>
—@DrakeRelaysPerhaps it's because he's no stranger to vaulting in untraditional places, like this Zurich train station back in September.
Where should Barber vault next?
Shawn Barber is already set to showcase his talents this June at Yonge-Dundas Square before heading to Rio, but where else would you like to see him vault?
After you decide where he should vault next, be sure to watch, "Could Barber vault it?"
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