Shepherd Advances to NCAA Championships

David Shepherd advanced to Eugene in the pole vault on Friday. Follow @USFTrack

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qualified for the NCAA Championships in the pole vault on Friday at the NCAA East Preliminary in Jacksonville.

Shepherd, a Fort Lauderdale native, advanced with 12 others by clearing the height of 17 feet, 2.75 inches (5.25m). Shepherd was the fifth person to go up-and-over at that height, but had a feeling it would be enough.

“I knew I got in,” said Shepherd.

It was a thrilling performance for a man who constantly seeks out thrills. It was Shepherd’s second trip to the NCAA Preliminary, but his first with the Bulls after transferring from North Florida, which served as the host…