Brian O'Sullivan's full series in the pole vault during Group 4 State Relay Championships including his attempts at the New Jersey state record of 17-0! The crowd at the Bubble was certainly entertained.
The Hillsborough HS senior is heading to Rutgers University next fall.
Hillsborough won the Pole Vault Relay at Group 4 State Relays, which combines heights of two person teams, with a total of 25-06. O'Sullivan clearing 16-6 and his teammate Daniel Tobia 9-0.
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O'Sullivan is US No. 4 this season and ranks third all-time indoors for the New Jersey high school pole vault. His season best of 16-06.25 which came during the Skyland Conference Indoor Championships on January 8th. His next meet is the Princeton Invitational Series Tuesday, January 17th.
New Jersey only seen two high school vaulters clear higher bars indoors than O'Sullivan. Bradley Jelmert is second all-time with his 16-10 in 2020 and Bill Lange has held the state record of 17-0 since 1980.
Brian O'Sullivan's Vault Series at NJSIAA Group 4 State Relays
| Height | First Attempt | Second Attempt | Third Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-0 | Cleared | - | - |
| 15-6 | Cleared | - | - |
| 16-0 | Cleared | - | - |
| 16-6 | Miss | Cleared | - |
| 17-0 | Miss | Miss | Miss |
- Watch the Full Pole Vault Competition Here -