In this episode, we sit down with Glenn Colivas — a self-taught pole vaulter who trained his way from high school to the Olympic level, only to have his chance to compete taken away by a boycott. Glenn shares his journey through the highs and heartbreaks of chasing an Olympic dream, how he turned that loss into purpose, and what led him to build BAPVA — one of the best pole vault clubs in the world.

We also talk about the Robert Platt Memorial Meet, an event Glenn runs to honor one of his beloved athletes, Robert Platt, who passed away. The meet raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, continuing Robert’s passion for helping others and giving back through the sport he loved.

A story of resilience, legacy, and the power of community through pole vaulting.

Check out the meet and club https://bayareapolevaultacademy.com/