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Earl Bell

Nickname: EB

Meet the master, 3 time Olympian, Bronze Medalist,Former World Record Holder, Former American Record Holder, 5 time NCAA Champion, 18 years over 18'!. These only scratch the surface of his accomplishments.

Despite the fact that Earl is one of the greatest vaulters in history, his greatest accomplishments can be seen through the vaulters he coaches (see current athletes below). Earl has given his life to the pole-vault, and it has paid off, through his own success in the event, and the success of those he coaches.

Earl was raised in Jonesboro, AR., has 3 amazing boys, Henry, Sammy and Drew, and works with vaulters every day at Bell Athletics.

 
Jeff Hartwig
Nickname
Stew
Height
6'3"
Weight
190 lbs.
PR
6.03 m / 19' 9.25"
Born
September 25, 1967
High School
Howell HS, St. Charles, MO
College

Florissant Valley CC '87
  Arkansas State University '90
Highlights Indoor & Outdoor American Record Holder, 1999 World Indoor Silver Medalist, 1996 Olympian, 1998 Goodwill Games Champion, 4-time USA Outdoor Champion (1998, 99', 02', 03')
Interests Jeff just started a family with his wife Karol, and new baby Heidi. When he's not training Jeff is occupied with snakes and other critters, he likes sports cars, hiking, fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities. For more on Jeff check out: Jeffhartwig.com

 

 
 
Derek Miles
Nickname Big Rig
Height 6'3"
Weight 195 lbs.
PR 5.85 m / 19' 2.5"
Born September 28, 1972
High School Bella Vista HS, Sacramento, CA
College University of South Dakota '96
Highlights 7th at 2004 Olympic Games, Ranked 3rd in US, 4th in World, 3rd at 2004 Olympic Trials, 2003 US Indoor Champion, 5th at 2003 World Indoors, 2nd at 2003 US Outdoors, 6th at 2003 Worlds, 3rd at 2002 US Indoors, Tied 3rd at 2000 Trials
Interests Works full-time at Arkansas State University in academic counseling, has fun with home improvement projects like building a deck and pond. He also enjoys paragliding when given the chance and movies with his wife, Tori, in their newly built theatre room!
 
William Jones
Nickname Dub
Height 5'10"
Weight 160 lbs.
PR 5.40 m / 17' 8.5"
Born November 27, 1976
High School Hood River Valley, HS
College Clackamas CC, '97
  Arkansas State, BS '00, MS '02
Highlights Clackamus CC Record 17' 0.25", NWACC Record Holder, NCAA Championship Qualifier, 3-time Oregon State Champion
Interests Will works as Earl's right-hand-man running the show at Bell Athletics. He loves playing the drums & reading (not simultaneously). Will also snowboards, skates, surfs, & scuba dives.
 
Daniel Ryland
Height 6'1"
Weight 175 lbs.
PR 5.81 m / 19' 0.75"
Born August 6, 1979
High School Buckeye HS, Deville, LA
College Arkansas State University '02
Highlights 2-time Jr. National Decathlon Champion, 2004 Olympic Trials Finalist, BA time machine record holder- 1.35, Improved 30" in two seasons (16'4"-18'10")
Interests Daniel coaches Vaultclub vaulters, does home improvements on a new home, produced "A Pole Vaulter's Dream", likes to travel, is single, and looking.
 
Mark Calvin
Nickname MC
Height 5'9"
Weight 160 lbs.
PR 5.51 m / 18' 1"
Born November 17, 1974
High School Davis High School, Kaysville Utah
College Utah State University, '00
Highlights Married Katie Calvin :) NCAA All-American Indoor, '98, USU School Record
Interests Mark is married to wife Katie, has a daughter Emma, and a second on the way… Mark also likes to wakeboard and mountain bike, and, is working on improving his new home.
 
Robert Mclean
Nickname Bubba
Height 5'10"
Weight 163 lbs.
PR 5.71 m / 18' 8.75"
Born September 2, 1979
High School St. Anthony H.S. Wailuku Maui
College University of California, '02
Highlights Hawaii State Record Holder H.S., 2004 Olympic Trials finalist, Two-time Division 1 All-American, Produced "A Pole Vaulter's Dream" with Daniel Ryland.
Interests Bubba likes surfing, hunting, fishing, diving, sailing and playing guitar. Learning to kiteboard and paraglide with pole vault extraordinaire Tito, and enjoys watching Grandpa Bell pole vault.
 
Jeremy Scott
Nickname El Grande
Height 6'9"
Weight 205 lbs.
PR 5.70 m / 18' 8.25"
Born May 21, 1981
High School Norfolk HS, NE
College Allegheny College, '03
Highlights 4th at USA Indoors, 4th at NCAA Outdoors, Olympic Trials Qualifier, 2nd at USA Indoors 2003, Two-time NCAA D-III National Champion, NCAA D-III All-time Record Holder
Interests Jermey works at the ASU Book Store, likes to play guitar, watch movies, play video games, travel and play with his new chocolate lab puppy in his spare time.
 
Kellie Suttle
Nickname Super Suttle
Height 5'7"
Weight 128 lbs.
PR 4.67 m / 15' 4"
Born May 9, 1973
High School Howell HS, St. Charles, MO
College Florissant Valley CC '93
  Arkansas State University '96
Highlights Two-time Olympian '00, '04, 4th at 2003 Indoor Worlds, 2001 World Indoor silver medalist, 1998 USA Outdoor Champion, 1999 Pan American silver medalist, 4th womanin the world over 15'
Interests Kellie snowboards, likes Punk Rock music, movies, being with friends & her cats: Mazy and Jasmine, works in the Home Depot Olympic Development program, and also likes to shake her bootie!
 
Jillian Schwartz
Nickname Schwartzee
Height 5'8"
Weight 135 lbs.
PR 4.60 m / 15' 1"
Born September 19th, 1979
High School Lake Forest HS, Chicago, IL
College Duke University, '01
Highlights 2004 Olympian, 2004 Olympic Trials Runner-up, 2002 USA Outdoor Runner-up, 2002, 2004 USA Indoor Runner-up, 3-time NCAA All-American
Interests Jill likes baking (especially anything with chocolate!), watching movies, reading, and shopping (when she can get out of Jonesboro!)
 
William Bell
Nickname Grandpa
Height 5'7"
Weight 128lbs.
PR 11'10" (Age 50) 9'3" (Age 80)
Born March 19th, 1922
High School Yes!
College University of Arkansas, M.D.
Highlights World Record holder (Age 73), World Record holder (Age 80),
Interests Gardening, Fixing anything, speaking spanish, russian, japanese, you name it, this guy can do it.

*Special thanks to Polevaultpower.com for use of select pictures.