Athlete: Chris Nilsen
School: Park Hill, MO
Accolades: set national high school record in pole vault with clearance of 18-4.75, a huge improvement from his best of 17-0 as a junior; won Great Southwest Classic; won New Balance Nationals Outdoor; won USATF Junior National Championships; competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials; placed seventh in finals at IAAF World U20 Championships
Watch Nilsen's record jump below: