50-for-50: Kory Tarpening, Track 1980-81
In 2021 LB celebrates the 50-year anniversary of its athletics program. Beginning in January, we will highlight people, teams and moments from the past five decades of Roadrunner Athletics. You can nominate a former athlete, coach, team, suppter or memorable moment from LB Athletics using this form.
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The 1980's
Kory Tarpening, Track 1980-81
Tarpening participated in track & field at Linn-Benton in 1980-81. During the 1981 season, Tarpening was the Region 18 pole vault champion and went on to place second in NJCAA National Championship meet.
After LB, Tarpening went on to the University of Oregon, where he placed second at the NCAA Championship meet.
Tarpening's career continued after UO, competing internationally with great success.He was a member of the 1988 USA Olympic Team that participated in Seoul, Korea. During his competitive days, Tarpening was one of the world's premier pole vaulters for more than a decade.
Tarpening was inducted into the NWAC Hall of Fame in 1992.