Husky alum Brad Walker falls short of qualifying for pole vault finals in Beijing...

BEIJING, China—University of Washington alum and 2007 world champion Brad Walker (left/photo by Paul Merca) did not advance to the finals of the men’s pole vault Saturday night at the IAAF World Track & Field Championships at the Bird’s Nest Stadium.



The University/Spokane HS graduate opened the evening with a first attempt clearance at 17-8.5 (5.40m), then followed up with a first attempt