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University of California, Santa Barbara

2019 Men's Track and Field

Gavin Palmer

  • Year Freshman
  • Position Pole Vault

Biography

2018-2019 Track and Field 

Competed in five meets for his first season in uniform. Set a season's best mark of 4.20m (13' 9.25") at the Cal Poly/UC Riverside Tri Meet. 

Prep 

Graduate of Heritage High School where he currently owns the school record in the pole vault. Took sixth overall at the North Coast Section Meet of Champions in the pole vault with a height of 4.29m (14' 1"). In total, he'd add an entire meter (3.5') to his pole vault from his junior to senior year. He was also part of the Secretary of National Honors Society and held a 4.2 GPA. Coached by Ron Jackson. 

Personal 

Parents are Tom and Claudia Palmer...Majoring in Economics and Accounting...Career goals are to continue growing his digital media company, go into financial consulting, and eventually build enough capital to purchase and lease office/apartment buildings...Athletic Goals are to score at the Big West Conference Championships, get on an athletic scholarship, and break the school record for pole vault...hobbies include photography, cinematography, surfing, and flying drones.

Collegiate Bests 

Pole Vault - 4.20m (13' 9.25") (2019 Cal Poly/UC Riverside Tri Meet) 

Prep Bests 

Pole Vault - 4.29m (14' 1")