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Kyle Rademeyer wins national championship in pole vault

AUSTIN, Texas | South Alabama junior pole vaulter Kyle Rademeyer claimed the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship on the first night of competition on Wednesday night at Mike A. Myers Stadium.

Rademeyer cleared his only attempt at 5.70 meters (18-08.25) to win the event, while also clearing two other heights. The junior was able to celebrate on his last jump already having won the title, attempting to clear 5.85 meters.

Meanwhile, Kirami Yego finished 11th in the 10,000-meters late Wednesday night with a time of 28:57.