Scott Toney finishes ninth at Fly Athens pole vault meet...
At the Fly Athens Indoor pole vault meeting at the Olympic Sports Complex of Paiania, just outside Athens, Washington alum Scott Toney (Paul Merca photo) finished ninth against an international field Saturday night. Toney, who cleared 18-4.5 (5.60m) at the UW Invitational last week, cleared a best of 17-10.5 (5.45m) on his second attempt. He started his day with a second attempt clearance of 17-4.5 (5.30m), before clearing his day's best. Meet organizer, last year's world championships silver medalist, and Olympic bronze medalist Emmanouil Karalis, took the victory in front of his home fans with a best of 19-4.25 (5.90m). Chris Nilsen was the top American, finishing second with a best of 19-0.25 (5.80m). Toney moves on to Paris for next Saturday's Perche aux Étoiles pole vault meet. Complete results of the Fly Athens Indoor pole vault competition are available here. On the final day of the Riverfront Invitational and Multis at The Podium in Spokane, Emmanuel "Ray Ray...
