Tonight's inspirational story: Blind high school vaulter in Texas nearly medals

[TexasTowelie]

Photo by Eric Gay/AP

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Charlotte Brown used her seeing-eye dog to navigate the track. An electronic beeper with a high-pitched signal told her when it was time to jump.

About 90 minutes later, the blind pole vaulter had cleared three heights, soaring 11 feet to earn a tie for fourth place at the Texas high school state championships Friday.

Brown, who finished eighth a year ago, received a standing ovation at the University of Texas track, but fell just short of a medal.

And that made it a mixed afternoon for an athlete who has overcome great adversity to rank among the best in the state in such a physically demanding event.

More at http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/texas/article/Blind-high-school-vaulter-in-Texas-nearly-medals-5466624.php .

[font color=green]Brown is from Emory, Texas.[/font]

[KansDem]

1. Thanks for this story, TexasTowelie!

As a former high-school pole vaulter, I can appreciate the magnitude of this accomplishment.

[TxDemChem]

2. Best story of the day!

She will be an inspiration to many.