From Pole Vault to Wheel Glory | Winnipeg News

Steven Bairos-Novak, a former pole vaulter turned cyr wheel champion, stunned the world by winning bronze overall and silver in artistic at the IRV World Championships—just a few years after picking up the sport. Studying abroad in Germany, he was instantly hooked by the “hilarious and cool” look of wheel gymnastics, mastering the rocking motion in five months (instead of three). Now training with a supportive club, he’s thriving in a growing niche sport that blends athleticism with artistry. With his engineering degree in sight and eyes on Chicago’s next World Championships, Steven’s inspired by veteran athletes and thrilled by the low-impact nature of the sport—making longevity a real possibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81f5bd3b3e64cc3c