Elden Columbo
Elden Colombo
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- Year:
- 2019
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- Sport(s):
- Track and Field - Pole Vault
Bio
Elden Colombo
Few track & field performers have had as much success in the history of the college as Elden Colombo. For two seasons, Colombo won every pole vault competition he entered except for one – and that one was a second place finish. He scored a high of 23 points in one meet, competing in the pole vault, high jump, triple jump, and long jump. His average points per meet as a freshman was 11.6; in 1970 his lowest point total was 10. He set a new state record in the pole vault at 15’3” at the state meet using a backup pole, defending his 1969 state champion title successfully. He is a member of the North Thurston High hall of fame, and lives in Olympia.