Meet the Stars of the 2024 Men's Pole Vault Olympic Trials: Who Will Soar to Paris?

2024 Olympic Trials Pole Vault Mens: Everything You Need to Know

The 2024 USATF Olympic Team Trials for Track & Field are set to take place at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, from June 21 to June 30. This event will determine the athletes who will represent the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Men's Pole Vault competition is on June 21. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the athletes competing in this event, including their high school and college backgrounds, links to their profiles, and predictions.

3 Interesting Insights

1. Strongest State: Texas is represented by multiple athletes, including Jacob Wooten (Texas A&M), and Clayton Fritsch (Sam Houston State), highlighting its strong pole vaulting talent.

2. Strongest College: The University of Akron stands out with two strong competitors, Hunter Garretson and Matt Ludwig, showcasing its excellent pole vaulting program.

3. Most Popular Athlete: Sam Kendricks, with numerous accolades and a significant online presence, is the most popular athlete based on search volume and online reputation.

Men's Pole Vault Competitors

Chris Nilsen (Nike)

• High School: Park Hill High School, Missouri
• College: University of South Dakota
• Bio: Olympic silver medalist with a history of strong performances in international and international events.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Sam Kendricks (Nike)

• High School: Oxford High School, Mississippi
• College: University of Mississippi
• Bio: Two-time World Champion and Olympic medalist known for his consistency and high-pressure performances.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

KC Lightfoot (Puma)

• High School: Lee's Summit High School, Missouri
• College: Baylor University
• Bio: Holds the American Record of 6.07m; a strong contender in every major competition.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Austin Miller (Unattached)

• High School: Lake Hamilton High School, Arkansas
• College: Stephen F. Austin State University
• Bio: Emerging talent with significant potential.
• More Info: TFRRS Profile

Hunter Garretson (University of Akron)

• High School: Newcomerstown High School, Ohio
• College: University of Akron
• Bio: Collegiate standout making waves on the national scene.
• More Info: GoZips Profile

Zachery Bradford (Unattached)

• High School: Bloomington High School, Illinois
• College: University of Kansas
• Bio: Collegiate standout making waves on the national scene.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Clayton Fritsch (Unattached)

• High School: Sealy High School, Texas
• College: Sam Houston State University
• Bio: Strong collegiate vaulter transitioning to the professional circuit.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Olen Oates (Unattached)

• High School: Decatur High School, Alabama
• College: University of Alabama
• Bio: Known for his dynamic jumping style and competitive spirit.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Jacob Wooten (Unattached)

• High School: Tomball High School, Texas
• College: Texas A&M University
• Bio: Rising star with notable performances in collegiate and national meets.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Keaton Daniel (University of Kentucky)

• High School: Coronado High School, Nevada
• College: University of Kentucky
• Bio: Collegiate standout known for his technical prowess.
• More Info: UK Athletics Profile

Matt Ludwig (Unattached)

• High School: Lake Catholic High School, Ohio
• College: University of Akron
• Bio: Experienced vaulter with several national titles.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Conner McClure (Virginia Tech)

• High School: North Mecklenburg High School, North Carolina
• College: Virginia Tech
• Bio: Emerging talent with a strong collegiate career.
• More Info: VT Profile

Nathan Richartz (Tracksmith)

• High School: McHenry High School, Illinois
• College: University of Notre Dame
• Bio: Veteran vaulter with a consistent track record.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Carson Waters (Unattached)

• High School: St. John’s School, Texas
• College: University of Virginia
• Bio: Known for his technical skills and steady improvement.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Luke Winder (RISE Pole Vault)

• High School: Plainfield Central High School, Illinois
• College: North Central College
• Bio: Strong collegiate background and national competition experience.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Cole Walsh (Unattached)

• High School: Brophy College Preparatory, Arizona
• College: University of Oregon
• Bio: Known for his dynamic jumping style and competitive spirit.
• More Info: World Athletics Profile

Predictions for Advancing to the Olympics in Paris

Based on recent performances and current form, the following athletes are predicted to advance to the Olympics in Paris:

Men:

1. Chris Nilsen

2. Sam Kendricks

3. KC Lightfoot

How to Watch

The 2024 USATF Olympic Team Trials will be broadcast on NBC and its family of networks. You can also stream the events live on NBC Sports and the NBC Sports app.

This comprehensive guide ensures you are well-informed about the top competitors and the exciting pole vault event at the 2024 USATF Olympic Team Trials.