# Pole Vault ft. Welsh International Pole Vaulter, Mark Mellor | Beyond the Track Podcast | Episode 24

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In this episode we sit down with Welsh international pole vaulter - Mark Mellor.

Mark gives an insight into the life a pole vaulter, the nightmares faced whilst traveling to competitions, the state of pole vault in Wales, settings PB's and competition success. We also discuss the "showman" himself Mondo Duplantis and the shockwaves he sending across the world, competing in his own world, breaking world records.

Tune in to catch everything pole vault and discover insights you would never expect.

- What it is: Full episode
- Series: [Beyond the Track Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/library/rights-holders/series/f58c7e02569b)
- Previous episode: [Super Shoes featuring Dr. Dan Nash | Beyond the Track Podcast | Episode 23](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/rights-holders/1S8PmdgXoTk)
- Next episode: [Glasgow 2026: Selection Unlocked ft. Chris Type | Beyond the Track Podcast | Episode 25](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/rights-holders/LiWEwfw5F1o)
- Length: 33 min
- Rights holder: [Welsh Athletics Ltd](https://www.welshathletics.org/) (its site links the channel: https://www.welshathletics.org/)
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