
Counard-Ciechanowski Places Fifth in Pole Vault at Illini Deca-Jam
April 11, 2026 | Men's Track & Field
Badgers close out competition in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Wisconsin men's track and field team wrapped up competition at the Illini Deca-Jam on Saturday, highlighted by a top-five finish in the pole vault.
Augustus Counard-Ciechanowski led the way for the Badgers, clearing 15 feet, 4 ¼ inches (4.68m) to place fifth overall in the event.
Up Next: Wisconsin will split competition across multiple meets, traveling to the Bryan Clay Invitational on April 16-18, the Pacific Coast Invite on April 16 and the Beach Invite on April 17-18.
Illini Deca-Jam
Champaign, Illinois
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Results
Pole Vault
5. Augustus Counard-Ciechanowski, 15-4 ¼ (4.68m)
Augustus Counard-Ciechanowski led the way for the Badgers, clearing 15 feet, 4 ¼ inches (4.68m) to place fifth overall in the event.
Up Next: Wisconsin will split competition across multiple meets, traveling to the Bryan Clay Invitational on April 16-18, the Pacific Coast Invite on April 16 and the Beach Invite on April 17-18.
Illini Deca-Jam
Champaign, Illinois
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Results
Pole Vault
5. Augustus Counard-Ciechanowski, 15-4 ¼ (4.68m)
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