Nik Bertling sets LC indoor pole vault record

February 16, 2023

Lewis-Clark State College's Nik Bertling, Bonners Ferry, was named the Rize Laboratory Men's Indoor Field Athlete of the Week on Monday. Bertling, a senior pole vaulter, broke his own school record in the indoor pole vault when he cleared a height of 4.67 meters (15.3 feet) at the Whitworth Invite February 10-11 in Spokane.

As a Badger, Nik hit 13'6" in the pole vault. In addition, he wrestled and played football.

The son of Tim and Wendy Bertling, Nik is majoring in business management.