Ben Hirdes Class: Senior Hometown: Holland, Mich. Height / Weight: 5-11 / 172 Event: Pole Vault

GVSU PR: Outdoor PV- 17'1"... Indoor PV- 16'4.75"

GVSU Awards:

2003: Has top qualifying mark in the country this season at 17'1"...Won all four outdoor events he has entered including meets at Arizona State, Miami, Florida State, and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville...Redshirted indoor season.

2002: 4th place finish at NCAA Indoor National Championships to earn All-American plaudits...Eighth place at 2002 NCAA Outdoor National Championships to earn a second All-American award...Indoor GLIAC Champion and Second Team All-GLIAC in the outdoor season.

2001: 7th place at 2001 NCAA Indoor National Championships to earn All-American honors...School record holder in both indoor and outdoor pole vault.

High School PR: Pole Vault- 15'