Vashti

American high jumper Vashti Cunningham readies herself by channeling the energy of a katana-wielding killer and Jesus all in one.

British singer Vashti Bunyan became a Connie Converse convert after a recommendation from US DJ David Garland, the first person to play her songs in 2004.

Other winners Friday included Anna Hall in the heptathlon, Harrison Williams in the decathlon, Vashti Cunningham in the women’s high jump and Donald Scott in the men’s triple jump.

Downplaying their legacy appears to be a common theme among the battalion members, as Roger Matthews, 65, also doesn't remember his mother Vashti Murphy discussing her time during the war.

Vashti Cunningham, a star American high jumper, says she prefers to keep her distance from opponents to maintain a competitive edge.