AKRON, Ohio - Former University of Akron standout and reigning World Champion Shawn Barber highlighted the performances at the fourth annual Akron Pole Vault Convention on Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Stile Athletics Field House, capturing the men's title with a jump of 18-8 1/4 (5.70m).

Garnering the title in the women's elite competition with a Stile Athletics Field House record clearance of 15-5 1/2 (4.71m) was Katerina Stefanidi. The jump marked the third-best effort in the world this year.