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World Champion Pole Vaulter Shawn Barber Dies at 29

GONE TOO SOON

His cause of death is still unknown—though reports suggest Barber had been experiencing some health issues in recent months.

Edith Olmsted
Edith Olmsted 

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Canada's Shawn Barber in action during the men's pole vault final for the IAAF Diamond League in London.
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Edith Olmsted

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