“Watching again, this is pretty funny, if I say so myself. LOL,” Ogita wrote on social media. Anthony Ammirati of France competes during the men's pole vault qualification on Saturday.

Dexter pole vaulters Cole Sheldon, far left, Sophia Mettes, Josianne Mettes and Noah Schultz, all pose for a photo at practice on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Al Ritt Stadium in Dexter, Michigan.

In fact, he called his introduction to pole vaulting a “fluke experience” from his freshman year. Hateley had planned to run sprints or hurdles, but when coaches asked the freshman about pole vaulting ...