Jeremy Scott (athlete)

Jeremy Richard Scott (born May 1, 1981) is an American pole vaulter from Norfolk, Nebraska.

Jeremy Scott
Personal information
Full nameJeremy Richard Scott
Born (1981-05-01) May 1, 1981
Norfolk, Nebraska, U.S.
Height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportAthletics
Event(s)Pole Vault
Updated on 11 August 2012.

Jeremy finished second at the 2012 US Olympic Trials, earning him a spot on the 2012 Olympic Team to compete in London. He did not qualify for the pole vault final.

He finished sixth at the 2009 World Athletics Final. He also competed at the 2003 World Indoor Championships and the 2009 World Championships without reaching the final.[1]

His personal best is 5.75 meters, achieved in June 2009 in Eugene. He has 5.82 meters on the indoor track, achieved in June 2009 in Jonesboro.[1]

Scott graduated with honors from Allegheny College in 2003 with a degree in neuroscience. He earned a master's degree in exercise science from the University of Arkansas.[2]

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