Jeremy Scott (athlete)

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Jeremy Scott
Personal information
Full nameJeremy Richard Scott
Born (1981-05-01) May 1, 1981 (age 42)
Norfolk, Nebraska, U.S.
Height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
SportAthletics
Event(s)Pole Vault
Medal record
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Guadalajara Pole vault
NACAC Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 San Salvador Pole vault
Updated on 11 August 2012.

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

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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References

  1. 1 2 Jeremy Scott at World Athletics OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. Roos, Kathleen (June 29, 2012). "Allegheny College Graduate Jeremy Scott Earns Olympic Berth". Allegheny College . Retrieved August 31, 2015.