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Rediscovering life beyond the track

by Taejah Boothe | May 27, 2026

Katie Wrona, pole vaulting. Credit: Nikolas Marzullo/OSU Athletics, sourced by Katie Wrona.

Katie Wrona, 22, tells us about all of her gruelling injuries throughout her athletic journey in D1 pole vault. Through the ups and downs she reflects on her experience, finding the silver lining in everything.

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