City: | Knoxville |
State: | Tennessee |
Year: | Freshman |
Hometown: | Knoxville, Tenn. |
High School: | Christian Academy of Knoxville |
Position: | Pole Vault |
Events: | Pole Vault |
*2021 USTFCCCA Indoor All-Region (Pole Vault)
*2021 USTFCCCA Outdoor All-Region (Pole Vault)
*Gold Medal - 2021 SAC Outdoor Championship - Pole Vault
2021: Indoor - Competed in the pole vault at two events during the indoor season, finishing in the top three at both events. Recorded his first career win at the Buccaneer Invitational with a clearance of 4.31 meters. Named USTFCCCA All-Region. Tied school record for indoor pole vault at his first career meet.
Jan. 24, 2021 - KMS Invite - Pole Vault - 4.55 meters - 3rd
Feb. 5, 2021 - Buccaneer Invitational - Pole Vault - 4.31 meters - 1st
2021: Outdoor - Finished in the top-10 in the pole vault in five of the six events he competed in. Was the only pole vaulter from a division two college to compete at the Tennessee Challenge, finishing eighth with a clearance of 4.43 meters. Recorded an event win at the LR Bears Open with a clearance of 4.50 meters. Won the SAC Championship in the pole vault with a clearance of 4.50 meters. Named USTFCCCA All-Region.
Mar. 21, 2021 - LR Bears Open - Pole Vault - 4.50 meters - 1st
Mar. 26, 2021 - Montreat Invitational - Pole Vault - 4.40 meters - 2nd
Apr. 9, 2021 - Lee Flames Invitational - Pole Vault - 4.33 meters - 8th
Apr. 24, 2021 - SAC Outdoor Championships - Pole Vault - 4.50 meters - 1st
May. 1, 2021 - Tennessee Challenge - Pole Vault - 4.43 meters - 8th
May. 7, 2021 - Montreat Final - Pole Vault - NH
HIGH SCHOOL: Competed in cross country, soccer, and track and field at the Christian Academy of Knoxville.
PERSONAL: Son of Andy and Marianne Whitaker. Intends to major in Graphic Design.