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Hello all,
I'm an Olympic hopeful in the Pole Vault currently training for the Olympics in Rio 2016.!! I've been pole vaulting for 12 years now and on many different levels. If all goes well, this year will give me the opportunity to represent USA in Rio De Janiero.
Recently I've been improving my technique and making gains on the track and weight room. Over the past two years I've improved my personal best to 18 feet 9 inches, the mark needed to qualify for the Olympics. After working through several injuries this past year I was able to return healthy and motivated. Under the guidance of my coaches I'm hoping to qualify and compete in the US Olympic trials in June 2016 for my spot on the USA team .
Since graduating college I've been able to qualify and compete at nearly every USA National Championship Event, placing as high as 4th. This year I traveled to Beijing, China for a World Challenge meet, as well as Busan, Korea for the International Pole Vault competition. These experiences among others have helped me close in on my journey to Rio16.
The transition from college to professional sports is tough. I spend my first year networking, building relationships and trying to rally support. So many generous people have stepped in to help me and I really wouldn't be where I'm at without y'all!!!
Things I need to train right this year include travel funds to competitions, training gear/ equipment, proper nutrition and normal living expenses.
Thank you all and God bless!
I'm an Olympic hopeful in the Pole Vault currently training for the Olympics in Rio 2016.!! I've been pole vaulting for 12 years now and on many different levels. If all goes well, this year will give me the opportunity to represent USA in Rio De Janiero.
Recently I've been improving my technique and making gains on the track and weight room. Over the past two years I've improved my personal best to 18 feet 9 inches, the mark needed to qualify for the Olympics. After working through several injuries this past year I was able to return healthy and motivated. Under the guidance of my coaches I'm hoping to qualify and compete in the US Olympic trials in June 2016 for my spot on the USA team .
Since graduating college I've been able to qualify and compete at nearly every USA National Championship Event, placing as high as 4th. This year I traveled to Beijing, China for a World Challenge meet, as well as Busan, Korea for the International Pole Vault competition. These experiences among others have helped me close in on my journey to Rio16.
The transition from college to professional sports is tough. I spend my first year networking, building relationships and trying to rally support. So many generous people have stepped in to help me and I really wouldn't be where I'm at without y'all!!!
Things I need to train right this year include travel funds to competitions, training gear/ equipment, proper nutrition and normal living expenses.
Thank you all and God bless!