Jacob Pauli (2011) - Hall of Fame

Jacob Pauli

Induction:
2011
Class:
2001

Jacob Pauli is the most decorated pole vaulter in the history of UNI’s storied track and field program.

He earned a total of five All-American citations – three indoor and two outdoor – over his career, and in 2001 he captured the NCAA Indoor national title in the event. Pauli claimed six Missouri Valley Conference championships in the pole vault, earning him a spot on the MVC All-Centennial Team.

Following his successful career at UNI, Pauli made an impact on the national scene, finishing fifth at the 2008 Olympic Trials and being selected as an alternate for the United States team at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. As a member of the 2007 USA World Team, Pauli finished third at the outdoor USA Championships and fifth at the indoor USA Championships.

He also holds two Drake Relays crowns – one as a collegiate athlete and one as a professional. Pauli still holds the indoor (18-07.75) and outdoor (18-06.50) school records in the pole vault.