Penn vs Olympics: Pole Vault

[@grayhatjen5924]

Penn clearing that bar was more exciting for me than the actual Olympics.

[@tvshowsnmovies1234]

because nbc is terrible

[@jamipowell275]

Same

[@Remembery]

My husband and I were literally clapping and cheering! 😂

[@sarahprince2412]

@@tvshowsnmovies1234 Well it doesn’t help that our athletes have no respect for our country and would rather kneel or turn away when our anthem plays. I don’t care what their politics are. They are representing our country and to do that shit is so beyond disrespectful and is embarrassing as well. Therefore I love to hear that viewership is down just like the NFL. Keeps politics out of it. You are not representing yourself. You are representing your country. So i say fuck all those olympians who disrespect our country(not all of them do it but it’s starting to get out of hand). This is coming from a military brat who has respect because her family has fought for this country.

[@tvshowsnmovies1234]

@@sarahprince2412 I just said that the coverage that NBC does is terrible. I do agree that kneeling is terrible, but my dad thinks its to fight racism. Pisses me off so bad.

[@meemawdiana5102]

I'd love to know how sore Penn is after these "Penn vs Olympics" episodes 😂😂😂😂

[@kagomeshuko]

Yes, looks very ouchie!

[@luvzdogz]

I was about to ask the same thing! LOL

[@laurajones6486]

That was amazing. I never would have thought you could accomplish that in a day. You re in such good shape.

[@trinitywright7122]

He is and I'm not!! Lol. It almost makes me want to get in shape 😳

[@Machtyn]

@@trinitywright7122 Do it! You're body will love you for it. But maybe not for the first day or two.

[@lauralyndiana]

Way to go Penn! What a great coach too, so kind, encouraging and patient.

[@judithmitchell4667]

Penn - I am SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! Good for you for 1. Trying something new and 2. Not giving up. Two lessons we all can benefit from - especially young people. I am loving these Olympic style videos you and Kim have been doing. Thank you two for sharing these! Go U.S.A.!!! Blessings-Judith 🎵🎭🇺🇸

[@kimberlydj4168]

This is definitely a tribute to good coaching! What a sweet coach to push Penn to succeed. No need to be a jerk, he just tells it like it is. Love it! Go USA

[@junebrumbeloe6939]

This just amazes me. I'm really proud that you made it over that bar because I tried this in seventh grade and couldn't get my behind over it. Lol. You really are an inspiration! Great job!!

[@daisydukes0]

“Like- to go over a bar bar?” Penn imagining him crashing into the bar… *continues to just nod*

[@bertuccigirl]

Oh my gosh! Totally cheering him on the whole time. You could tell he was much more serious about this than the other sports he has done. Way to go!!!

[@karenandes4940]

So much Respect for your courage and persistence. I was so thrilled when you cleared that bar!!!

[@soul2soul399]

So awesome, Penn! I got teary when he made a clean vault at the end. 🥲 Way to go!

[@38lizzieb]

I love how positive everyone was for Penn to keep trying and even when he didn't make it, they still put a positive spin on it.

[@piiinkDeluxe]

"What am I doing?" "You're thinking." Described my life right here. 🤣🤣🤣

[@tay7756]

Man you guys are killing the Olympics! What is more then impressive is all the Olympians u have showcased throughout this series. You 2 rock!

[@ericawentz2734]

Amazing! Way to go, Penn!! And bravo, Kim, for allowing/supporting him in this potentially dangerous endeavor! I hope your endorphin high lasts for weeks! Please let us know how you are feeling in a few days😘

[@tamireeves8376]

Well I was cheering every time you cleared the practice ones -but the end one really had me cheering. Good for you!!!

[@bobbiema6671]

🎵"Will he go 'round in circles?" Will he fly high like a bird up in the sky?"🎵 YES HE DID!! I really can't believe it. I expect Olympians to do it, but to see you do it was wayyyyy better. You got bragging rights for the next four decades. You should have a medal ceremony. 🔘💐

[@starwarsxavataredits2809]

I’m a high school pole vaulter and this video was amazing! The way I clicked on it so fast when I saw it 😂 I’m glad my sport is getting some recognition

[@rayningart]

Volleyball next! You're whole family could do it, it would be so fun! Our family has LOVED watching and playing volleyball together

[@nicoleshepherdson6662]

I'm 46 and In-Shape flexible and I could never CONGRATULATIONS Penn 🥳🥳🥳 you did it for all of us oldies!!!!

[@angelaheyer5193]

That is so amazing. I’m smiling so big after watching Penn’s successful vaults

[@bobbiema6671]

Penn, you were amazing. I was thinking about this all day. I was so proud of you, like I did it myself. I think _for real_ you and Kim deserve a medal ceremony. You gold (for doing it thru your fear), Kim silver (for supporting you thru her fear)and the pole bronze (for not breaking). I also think you deserve to write yourself a song. Oh, we want a song from your perspective! *Does anyone agree with me?* 👇 👇 👇

[@whistlenaway3660]

Omg I'm so glad he didn't quit that was so awesome!!!

[@christinelandreville1042]

What a triumph! I don’t know what it was about this, but I seriously felt emotionally invested! Thanks for the smiles and hopefulness.

[@jacqw5]

That was truly inspiring, Penn!😁 👏👏

[@edschermerhorn5415]

Pole Vault has always been one of those events that has had me in awe! Congrats to Penn for trying to learn…and clearing the bar!!!! Go olympics!

[@cynthiaross9438]

OMG....I so gasped when Penn made it over that bar. :D Well done!!! (And yes, I cared more about that then I do about the entirety of the real Olympics, lol)

[@sandip2287]

Too freaking scary to try, but I've been waiting to see this. Great job.

[@alicebr1000]

Penn is impressive. Congrats!

[@karendaniel620]

Fantastic, Penn! No one can ever take this from you.

[@TheEternalSpiral]

I'm sure I was not the only one holding my breath as you jumped those bars. You're awesome! Way to Go, Penn!

[@Nan-59]

💥💥💥TEAM HOLDERNESS, you did it!💥💥 YOU REALLY DID IT! I'm so INCREDIBLY IMPRESSED! 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@theholdernessfamily]

thank you!

[@ariennye42]

Penn, Kim, you have no idea how inspiring this is to me. I always wanted to try polevaulting but didn't go to a school that had such a thing. Seeing you do this Penn, is so cool. I'm in my late forties now with a neurologic condition that came on me suddenly a few years ago, and I desperately want to overcome it. Ive always been a "doer." Why watch when you can try something yourself? being relegated to the couch has been really difficult for me mentally. Seeing this was just so ... great. Thank you! I feel like maybe I'll be able to do things again if I just keep trying. While I'm here, I also LOVE your songs and videos. They make me laugh and miss my own performing days. My late husband was building a little recording set up for me to mess around with, but I don't have the wonderful creativity you guys have. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents and humor with us all. Very sincerely, Darcey

[@francescowling562]

Watching you two starts my day with a laugh.Well done Penn YOU DID IT !!!!

[@badbrain7163]

“Give me some examples.” “You were reaching for coffee the other day and threw your back out.” 😂

[@augrad0653]

Yes!!! More of Penn showing off his athletic prowess!!

[@dee4435]

So I was seriously grinning from ear to ear when you cleared the bar! That was awesome!

[@brucewallace3860]

Outstanding effort Penn! I did this in HS until injury on broken pole - wished that I’d had that coach, he’s awesome. Oh, and Sandi Morris is a ROCK STAR!

[@elizabethrainbolt9443]

Penn, that is so cool! Keep it up Holderness family. Penn, I am just so darn proud of you.

[@billbar]

I'm well impressed! Great job, Penn! This is inspirational.

[@michellec6336]

Penn, great job!! When I was learning gymnastics (as a kid) it took me a while to figure out which foot to start running with or which to last plant before going into a round off. I get what you were trying to figure outbwhen running and how it could feel off. Just curious, how sore were you the next day(s) from learning pole vault due to muscles being used differently than normal?

[@blackdream1900]

my god , that was actually amazing ! ureself and everyone else there were so supportive and full of confidence ! tahts the kind of relationship i can only dream ill have someday .

[@joshsinykin5230]

Mad respect. I did pole vault in high school. No joke it’s scary. Practice and consistency is what gets you to the box and then it’s all strength to resist the bending pole. Nothing beats clearing the bar.

[@Helen247]

Team Holderness for the WIN! 🏆🥇 Also, has anyone else noticed that they seem to have a disproportionate number of serious facilities for all of these sports? So glad to see actual Olympic athletes appear or comment too! Although, I do miss the nose recorder anthem 😂 - Penn & Kim you ROCK!

[@cslapler007]

Um.... when I see pole vaulting I do not think it looks effortless... It's craziness and amazing at the same time, full body weight being thrust upward with the arms and the movement/arching of the body in the air. Looks like a miracle every time. Penn did really well, I'm impressed.

[@adultskatewithjlo]

That instructor is so cool!

[@amyjopatrick6112]

way to go Penn. I am truly impressed that you truly took it all in and gave it a try!!!! I sure as heck would be sitting on the side lines.

[@billfreeman5914]

Penn should have been wearing “currently adulting” boxers! 😂😂👍 Absolutely awesome jump, btw! ❤️❤️

[@CaptMortifyd]

Penn, that was awesome! I always wanted to pole vault, but there were no facilities for it near the bases we lived on. Bravo for getting out there and really doing it.

[@jenniferellsworth1226]

Wow! This was the best one of these "Penn vs Himself" Olympic challenge videos because he's so into it. Now I want to try it!

[@mitchellfolbe8729]

So proud of you. Well done.

[@sherrygray4968]

As a Mom of 2 vaulters, our family is VERY impressed. You're correct on several things... it is a very dangerous sport, and a very technical sport! Great job!

[@jenniferwolf1171]

"Riding a horse at the fair" Ha! This was one of the funniest things I've seen yet I felt like crying at the end. Way to go, Penn! You conquered your fear.

[@sarah-phillips]

Pole vault is awesome and terrifying. But I threw my back out leaning over to throw something in the trash so...I’ll just cheer from my couch. But Penn did so great! It takes courage to launch yourself way up there.

[@homethatilove4595]

I really WooHoo when the girl flipped on rings @4:38, then Penn flipped🤸🏻‍♂️ @4:43 😃😃, was VERY exciting to see what this dad can do❣️

[@chickie8252]

Penn that was excellent! From all of us "middle agers" you make us proud to do something most of us will never try or have the guts to try! After two knee replacements this year,Today, I was just happy to start trying to walk down the side walk without a cane. (Yay me!) But Hey you give me a lot of hope that if you want to do something, to just do it! Today you did pole vaulting, tomorrow or maybe some day for me I'll get to stand and play pool! ( hey they're both with sticks LOL!) Keep on Rockin' dude!

[@jeniferfenstermaker4627]

This was more inspirational than funny, but either way THANK YOU Holderness family!

[@kholt2001]

Penn, you nailed it!! Great job & great fun to watch!! Sandi - you rock!!! Heal well sweetheart

[@rachelkornak5324]

This reminds me of my childhood pole vaulting phase, which included a PVC pipe and a lot of sprained ankles 🤣

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Awesome. I feel gold coming your way. Way to go Kim rooting Penn on.🤗🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@oliviamueller1371]

I loved watching Penn do this. For someone who does pole vaulting he is so much better then me lol. I give him so much credit for trying something that's so hard. So GOOD JOB!!!!

[@maryfiorillo4871]

This was actually so exciting to watch!!! Go Penn!!!!

[@1karenelizabeth]

I held my breath the whole time! Amazing job!

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

I am in tears... and it's not from laughing. Kudos, that was amazing!

[@wysteriaherr8306]

My heart jumped for joy when you cleared the pole

[@amyjimenez3913]

Great job!!! You did amazing!!!

[@dagman85]

Very impressive! Thanks for sharing the journey with us.

[@nataliefrobertson]

I got teary when Penn made it!! I am so impressed!

[@vanessarivers6747]

Can't stop smiling. 😁 Did track for YEARS and pole vault was always terrifying so GOOD JOB!!!

[@rtjeff83]

Seriously IMPRESSED!!! So glad you didn't give up!!

[@superfriend2246]

I haven't watched Iron man 3 in over a year and I just realized that Kim was in it 🤣

[@UnholyPixel82]

Great Job Penn, I knew you could clear the bar.

[@jean6061]

Penn, that is one gutsy move. Very impressed!

[@marieb5489]

Yay! Nice job!

[@threecatsdancing]

Congrats Penn! You did a great job! Also, did you see that Sandi Morris injured herself? Sounds like she's going to take a break and heal and go back again in 3 years. If you fail, you just reasses, regroup, heal if you must, and try again. Awesome lessons you two taught me today. 😁 🇺🇸🎉

[@heathermitchell2275]

Wow! Super impressed that he tried this! Looks very scary and hard! Way to go Penn!!!👊

[@dog61]

It's pretty amazing to see someone who has zero experience get from there to actually vaulting.

[@taylorjudi]

Great effort. My niece was a State Champion, high school and college. Looks dangerous!

[@queenofputrescence5167]

That was so impressive! Penn should be proud!

[@taylorray6225]

Penn vs gymnastics Olympics !!!!!!!

[@hellodzheng00]

My worst fear: end of pole meets face

[@jonellesandel1066]

That was awesome and frankly inspiring! Great job!

[@ShelleyFayles]

That was seriously impressive!!! Way to go, Penn!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Bluesbabesrv]

I was totally excited when Penn cleared the bar. And a bit relieved. Good job! 🎉👏🏼🏅🏆

[@ashleymoore9364]

I felt an amazing sense of accomplishment watching you clear the bar. 😁

[@billmohr9989]

Just saw that Sandi Morris had to withdraw because of injuries. Her pole broke on one run and she landed badly. Her next two attempts did not go well. She was understandably heartbroken. Not to diminish Penn's accomplishment here. The fact that he could do this in one day it's such a tribute to his physical condition and talent. I know there are a bunch of other comments saying the same thing but it bears repeating.

[@cameronm9090]

That shirt was so sweaty by the end!! Haha.

[@jennydavis2749]

I was cheering in my living room! Way to go Penn!

[@teresamcmurrin8672]

I'm impressed, good job! 😄 Like with pretty much everything else, the biggest obstacle is the fear.

[@scottcped]

I asked my High School pole vault coach in 1988 "why isn't there a girl's pole vault"? He told me "They don't have the right equipment"..... It took me a little bit to get the joke...😂🤣😂🤣

[@cherylgalleran6602]

That was soooo awesome Penn 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Bravo!

[@MadiMoo-jm7pd]

I think this is my new favorite series lol

[@mjprozac]

Wow, this is seriously impressive! My daughter did pole vault for her HS track her freshman year and the kids definitely did not make progress this quickly! This coach seems awesome, btw! I don't think my daughter learned most of this stuff!

[@darkharlezucreek]

I eas one of many who suggested this one.. I never thought you'd do it!!!! We are the same age. I'd die.

[@IvyRoad]

It’s 11:30 at night. I’m alone in my apartment. When Penn cleared the bar I screamed: YESSSSSSSSS!!!

[@TheAlexa1983]

This made me teary

[@luckylinda7777]

He looks like THE horse when he was practicing running…I had a good laugh.

[@mattbeneV]

Me next! Me next!!! I want to try! So cool and totally cool to have Sandi tuned on!

[@christinasauers7066]

YES!! I love this!!! He did amazing!!

[@marinablack1536]

LOVE it. That made me smile after just hearing Melbourne (home) is going back into lockdown again.