Oh Snap: This week’s best photos
Jill Marois makes her approach during the pole vaulting portion of the Ed Murphey Classic on Beale Street. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Deakin Volz falls to the matt during the pole vaulting portion of the Ed Murphey Classic on Beale Street. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Kristen Brown goes up for the bar during the pole vaulting portion of the Ed Murphey Classic on Beale Street. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Matt Ludwig tumbles to the ground during the pole vaulting portion of the Ed Murphey Classic on Beale Street. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Geoff Calkins said, “The organizers of the Ed Murphey Classic got a burst of inspiration this year. How about bringing the pole vaulting competition to the people? It made for a wildly entertaining night on Beale Street.”
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