Stacy Dragila
Encyclopedia
Stacy Renée Mikaelsen (born 25 March 1971 in Auburn
, California
) is an American
former pole vaulter.
She won the first gold medal
in women's pole vaulting at the 2000 Summer Olympics
coached by Dave Nielsen
. Her accomplishments also include being a two-time world champion (1999, 2001), the 1997 world indoor champion, a multi-time world record setter, and a 2-time Jesse Owens
Award winner (2000, 2001). Her best mark in the pole vault is 4.83 metres, set in Ostrava
in 2004.
Stacy Dragila resides in San Diego, California and is the founder of Altius Track Club. More information about her club can be found at Altiustc.com.
She made the 2009 World Championships in Athletics
her final major championship and she finished with a jump of 4.25 m, not progressing to the pole vault final. Dragila was one of the foremost athletes in the early years of women's pole vaulting, winning the gold medal at the first three major pole vaulting championships. Her best vault of 4.83 m set in 2004 was significantly higher than other female vaulters of her generation.
Dragila married American discus thrower Ian Waltz
and welcomed daughter Allyx (an alternative spelling of the standard 'Alex') Josephine Waltz on June 21, 2010.
Auburn, California
Auburn is the county seat of Placer County, California. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,330. Auburn is known for its California Gold Rush history.Auburn is part of the Greater Sacramento area.- History :...
, California
California
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) is an American
United States
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former pole vaulter.
She won the first gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
in women's pole vaulting at the 2000 Summer Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
coached by Dave Nielsen
Dave Nielsen
Dave Nielsen is the Head Track and Field Coach of the Men and Women’s teams at Idaho State University. Nielsen is known for his pioneering work in the pole vault. Nielsen has had many stand out athletes over the years. However he is known best for coaching Stacy Dragila to Olympic Gold in the 2000...
. Her accomplishments also include being a two-time world champion (1999, 2001), the 1997 world indoor champion, a multi-time world record setter, and a 2-time Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the sprints and the long jump. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, where he achieved international fame by winning four gold medals: one each in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, the...
Award winner (2000, 2001). Her best mark in the pole vault is 4.83 metres, set in Ostrava
Ostrava
Ostrava is the third largest city in the Czech Republic and the second largest urban agglomeration after Prague. Located close to the Polish border, it is also the administrative center of the Moravian-Silesian Region and of the Municipality with Extended Competence. Ostrava was candidate for the...
in 2004.
Stacy Dragila resides in San Diego, California and is the founder of Altius Track Club. More information about her club can be found at Altiustc.com.
She made the 2009 World Championships in Athletics
2009 World Championships in Athletics
The 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics were held in Berlin, Germany from 15–23 August 2009. The majority of events took place in the Olympiastadion, while the marathon and racewalking events started and finished at the Brandenburg Gate....
her final major championship and she finished with a jump of 4.25 m, not progressing to the pole vault final. Dragila was one of the foremost athletes in the early years of women's pole vaulting, winning the gold medal at the first three major pole vaulting championships. Her best vault of 4.83 m set in 2004 was significantly higher than other female vaulters of her generation.
Dragila married American discus thrower Ian Waltz
Ian Waltz
Ian Waltz is an American discus thrower. He is originally from Post Falls, Idaho and attended Washington State University. His personal best distance is 68.91 metres, achieved in May 2006 in Salinas....
and welcomed daughter Allyx (an alternative spelling of the standard 'Alex') Josephine Waltz on June 21, 2010.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | USA Outdoor Championships | 2nd | Pole vault | |
| 1996 | USA Outdoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 1996 | USA Indoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 1997 | World Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 1st | Pole vault |
| 1997 | USA Indoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 1997 | USA Outdoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 1998 | USA Indoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 1998 | USA Outdoor Championships | 2nd | Pole vault | |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 1st | Pole vault |
| 1999 | USA Outdoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 1999 | USA Indoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 1st | Pole vault |
| 2000 | USA Indoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2000 | USA Outdoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Alberta | 1st | Pole vault |
| 2001 | Goodwill Games | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2001 | Grand Prix Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2001 | USA Outdoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2001 | USA Indoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2002 | USA Outdoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2003 | USA Outdoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2003 | World Outdoor Championships | 4th | Pole vault | |
| 2003 | USA Indoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2003 | World Athletics Final | 1st | Pole vault | |
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2nd | Pole vault |
| 2004 | USA Indoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2004 | USA Outdoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault | |
| 2005 | USA Outdoor Championships | 1st | Pole vault |