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Logan Cunningham

b. 1991

American male pole vaulter

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About Logan Cunningham

Born 1991. Logan Cunningham is an American pole vaulter.

Logan Cunningham (born May 30, 1991) is an American track and field athlete and 2016 Olympian, who specializes in the pole vault. He holds a personal best of , set in 2016 and was sponsored by Nike.

A Texas native, Cunningham attended Smithson Valley High School before enrolling at Texas State University in 2009. He competed collegiately for the Texas State Bobcats. At the NCAA Men's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships he was fourth in 2011, but did not record a mark at the 2012 event. He was also a finalist at the 2012 and 2013 NCAA Men's Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships, achieving All American status. At regional level, he won one Western Athletic Conference title and one Southland Conference title, setting conference records in the process.

On his international debut at the 2012 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics he won the bronze medal. Cunningham reached new heights in the 2014 season, clearing in March. This made him the third highest ranked American vaulter that year, behind Mark Hollis and Sam Kendricks, and established him on the professional circuit. He competed at the 2012 United States Olympic Trials and the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and placed fourth at the 2014 USA Indoor Championships, He competed at the Outdoor Championships later that year and came in twelfth.

Cunningham missed the 2015 outdoor season due to injury and on his return placed 13th at the 2016 USA Indoors. However, his return outdoor came with a new personal record clearance of . His comeback continued with a clearance of at the 2016 United States Olympic Trials which earned him a place on the U.S. Olympic team.

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Pole vaulter
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Texas State University, Smithson Valley High School
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Logan Cunningham (athlete)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Logan Cunningham?

American male pole vaulter

When was Logan Cunningham born?

Logan Cunningham was born on 30 May 1991 in Texas.

What is Logan Cunningham's occupation?

Logan Cunningham is a pole vaulter.

What nationality is Logan Cunningham?

Logan Cunningham is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Logan Cunningham

· Wikidata: Q25915537

· DBpedia: Logan Cunningham (pole vaulter)

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