Devin King at World Jr Champs

[Barto]

Devin King's 4th place was the highest finish ever by an American male in the pole vault at World Jr's. Additionally, his 5.50m performance was the best mark ever achieved by an American at World Jr's by 20cm!

Best US performer at World Jr's by year.
2014
King 5.50

2012
Krilov 5.30 (tied with Boxley '94 for 2nd best performance)

2010
Ballew 5.00

2008
Berry 5.10

2006
Roth 5.10

2004
Heuser 5.20

2002
Weirich 4.85

2000
Danners 5.20

1998
Pauli 5.10

1996
Not Sure of US results.
Bronze went to Ecker at 5.30, so no US vaulter jumped higher than 5.30.

1994
Boxley 5.30 (tied with Krillov '12 for 2nd best performance)

1992
Not Sure of US results.
Bronze went to Britts at 5.40, so no US vaulter jumped higher than 5.40.

1990
Not Sure of US results.
Bronze went to Dukov at 5.40, so no US vaulter jumped higher than 5.40.

1988
Not Sure of US results.
Bronze went to Grudinin at 5.30, so no US vaulter jumped higher than 5.30.

1986
Not Sure of US results.
Bronze went to Thiede at 5.30, so no US vaulter jumped higher than 5.30.

[AVC Coach]

Congratulations, Mike! You guys have done a great job with Devin and I'm looking forward to watching him compete at the next level! This kid can jump! He has the tools to be a true elite vaulter! Keep up the good work!

Morry