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Former Zip Advances to Finals at IAAF World Championships

Courtesy of Akron's Sport Information Department

IAAF World Championship Schedule/Results
Men's Pole Vault Qualifying Results

LONDON, England – Buoyed by a clearance of 18-8.25 (5.70m) on his third and final attempt at the mark in the qualifying round of IAAF World Track and Field Championships on Sunday, Aug. 6, in London, England, former University of Akron All-American pole vaulter Shawn Barber has advanced to Tuesday's championship round.

En route to placing second in Group B qualifying, Barber, the defending World Champion, eclipsed bars at 17-4.50 (5.30m), 17-10.50 (5.