Stoner, who won the Spanish event last season, denied home hope Dani Pedrosa -- who was 0.83 seconds slower on a Honda -- as he claimed the 11th pole position of his career. "It's a bit of a surprise.

These athletes are practicing a sport that can be traced back to ancient times — pole vault. After making their jump, each vaulter receives feedback from Roy Willits, Jr., a former pole vaulter ...