TrackFIT Challenge Report
Pole Vault Performance Intelligence
Alexis Dawes · Age 17 · 5'7" · 124 lb · 16-step approach · Right-hand carry · Takeoff: left
Verified sample
Session: 02-24-2026
TrackFIT Score
79.4
Pole Vault
Motion DNA™ Signature Tracking
59.0
Vault pattern
Best clearance
12'1" (3.68m)
Miss height
12'6" (3.81m)
Peak runway speed
18.2 mph
Plant speed
17.6 mph (make) · 17.1 mph (miss)
Summary
16 steps
Right-hand carry
Takeoff: left
Make: 12'1"
Miss: 12'6" (hip contact)
What is working
- Runway speed is sufficient for 12'6"+ attempts.
- Approach rhythm stays stable through step 12.
- 12'1" clearance shows hips and heels clear with positive margin.
What is limiting height
- Takeoff moves under on 12'6" attempts (box distance shortens by 8").
- Plant timing slips late by ~0.04s causing a flatter pole angle.
- Swing-to-invert arrives late, producing a ride-down over the bar.
Clear path to 12'6"+
- Protect takeoff distance in the 8'4"–8'8" window.
- Raise plant earlier to reduce pole-tip bounce in steps 13–16.
- Restore inversion timing (hips above shoulders ≤ 0.64s).
Bar Progression
Attempts and observed miss signature.
| Bar (ft/in) | Bar (m) | Attempt 1 | Attempt 2 | Attempt 3 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11'6" | 3.51 | O | — | — | Clean turn. No pole-tip bounce late. |
| 11'10" | 3.61 | O | — | — | Stable plant. Smooth recoil into clearance. |
| 12'1" | 3.68 | X | O | — | Make on attempt 2. Hips +3.6 cm, heels +1.4 cm. |
| 12'6" | 3.81 | X | X | X | All misses: hip/thigh contact. Late inversion + soft turn. |
Runway Speed Curve
Line chart: speed (mph) by step. Make (12'1") vs Miss (12'6").
Peak speed
18.2 mph (step 12)
Speed at plant
17.6 mph (make) · 17.1 mph (miss)
Late-step braking
+1.9% more decay on miss
Step Model (Last 8 Steps)
Shows tightening under pressure that drives an under takeoff.
Last 8 step lengths (ft/in)
| Step | Length (make) | Length (miss) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6'5" | 6'5" | Stable |
| 10 | 6'7" | 6'7" | Stable |
| 11 | 6'8" | 6'8" | Stable |
| 12 | 6'9" | 6'9" | Peak speed |
| 13 | 6'7" | 6'6" | Tighten begins |
| 14 | 6'5" | 6'3" | Braking shows |
| 15 (penultimate) | 6'1" | 5'11" | Under setup |
| 16 (takeoff) | 5'3" | 5'0" | Under takeoff |
Miss attempt tightens step 14–16, pulling takeoff under and flattening plant angle.
Approach KPIs
Approach length
31.1 m (102')
Rhythm consistency
84% (make) · 78% (miss)
Penultimate shortening
−2" on miss
Takeoff shortening
−3" on miss
Tightening is the root cause of the under takeoff at 12'6".
Pole Tip Path (Carry + Plant Stability)
Line chart: pole-tip oscillation (lower is better). Miss shows increased bounce steps 13–16.
Carry stability
86/100 (make) · 78/100 (miss)
Plant “up” quality
86/100 (make) · 78/100 (miss)
Late plant timing
+0.04s (miss)
Takeoff Position vs Box
Top view: takeoff point relative to box. Miss moves under by ~8".
Swing, Inversion, Turn Timing
Bars show timing shifts that determine 12'6" clearance.
Timing bars (seconds)
Miss timing shifts show recoil occurs before Alexis is fully inverted and turned.
Takeoff + projection
Takeoff angle
18.9° (make) · 17.2° (miss)
Takeoff distance
8'6" (make) · 7'10" (miss)
Plant delay
0.00s (make) · +0.04s (miss)
Miss contact
Hips / upper thighs
At 12'6", heels are not the limiter. Hip timing is the limiter.
Over-the-Bar Path
Side view: clearance curve and contact zone. Make clears; miss contacts at hips.
Make vs Miss Comparison
Best make (12'1") compared to first miss height (12'6").
Outcome deltas
Miss is driven by under takeoff + late inversion timing, not by runway speed capacity.
Side-by-side table
| Metric | Make (12'1") | Miss (12'6") |
|---|---|---|
| Peak runway speed | 18.2 mph | 18.1 mph |
| Speed at plant | 17.6 mph | 17.1 mph |
| Speed decay last 4 steps | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| Plant delay | 0.00s | +0.04s |
| Takeoff distance | 8'6" | 7'10" |
| Takeoff angle | 18.9° | 17.2° |
| Swing to horizontal | 0.34s | 0.38s |
| Inversion (hips over shoulders) | 0.62s | 0.70s |
| Turn completion | 88% | 80% |
| Contact signature | Heel risk only | Hips / thighs |
At 12'6", heels remain clear; hip timing drives the outcome.
Scoring Breakdown
Category scores roll into TrackFIT Score.
Category scores
Runway speed84
Runway rhythm82
Plant quality78
Takeoff efficiency80
Swing / inversion timing74
Turn / push-off76
Clearance execution83
Landing control86
TrackFIT Score math
Runway speed (18%)84 → 15.1
Runway rhythm (12%)82 → 9.8
Plant quality (18%)78 → 14.0
Takeoff efficiency (14%)80 → 11.2
Swing / inversion (18%)74 → 13.3
Turn / push-off (10%)76 → 7.6
Clearance (6%)83 → 5.0
Landing (4%)86 → 3.4
Total79.4
Weighting emphasizes energy transfer (plant + inversion) at height transitions.
Optimization Targets
Targets tied directly to the 12'6" miss signature.
Protect takeoff position
Current (miss)Takeoff 7'10" (under)
Target8'4"–8'8" window
ResultRestores swing window and pole angle
Earlier plant rise
Current (miss)Plant delay +0.04s
TargetPlant delay ≤ +0.01s
ResultLess pole-tip bounce + stronger bend
Restore inversion timing
Current (miss)Hips-over-shoulders 0.70s
Target≤ 0.64s
ResultRecoil aligns with clearance window