Dakota Brannan wins the men’s open division at the Reno Pole Vault Summing 2023

Dakota

  • Age: 19

  • Height: 5 feet 7 inches

  • Weight: 148 pounds

  • GPA: 3.61 in high school and 3.75 in college)

  • Personal Record: 15’1”

Dakota Brannan just finished his first semester at Utah State University, where he is pursuing a degree in veterinary science. Dakota is off to a good start with a 1st semester GPA of 3.75 while carrying 18 credit hours.

Dakota walked on the USU track team and was able to jump 15 feet in his first meet of the season, but he did not make the team. He will pole vault unattached through the spring of 2024. His goal is 5.00 meters before the 2025 season starts - he still has four years of eligibility with the NCAA.

We think you will find Dakota a kind-hearted, fun, and responsible young man who is fiercely competitive. He has set high goals and will work extra hard to complete them.

Dakota’s personal records as of Dec 2023

  • 2-stride: 12’9 (Nov 2022) on a 12’7 175 (equal to 16’ from 8)

  • 3-stride: 13’1 (Dec 2022) on a 13’7 170 (equal to 15’ from 8)

  • 6-stride: 14’9 ( Jan 2023 ) on a 14’7 160 - Reno (4.50m)

  • 7-stride: 15’1 (June 2023) on 15’1 160 - Practice PR (4.60m)

  • 8-stride: 15’0 (Dec 2023) on a 15’1 170 - Meet PR (4.55m)

  • The biggest pole used: 15’1 175, weighing 148 lbs.

Dakota Brannan won the men’s open division at the Reno Pole Vault Summit in 2023.