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Kayla Smith

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Birth dateMay 6, 1997
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Kayla Smith is a United States jumper, born on May 6, 1997. She competes primarily in the HJ and PV.

Her personal bests include 1.65 in the HJ and 4.49 in the PV. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Pole Vault
4.49
#226 all-time
2021 season best
4.49
May 14, 2021 · Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA)
2021 season best
Last competition
U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
Jun 24, 2021 · 4.30
U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
Age
29 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: Pole Vault 4.49 (#226 all-time), 2021 season best 4.49 (May 14, 2021, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA)) · Last competition: U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR, Jun 24, 2021, 4.30 · 29 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
PV
4.49-May 14, 2021
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Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA)
2020
PVi
4.37-Jan 31, 2020
↓
Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2020
PV
4.37-Jan 31, 2020
↓
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2019
PV
4.31-Apr 20, 2019
↓
Long Beach, CA (USA)
2017
PV
4.20-May 25, 2017
↓
Lexington, KY (USA)
2016
PVi
3.67-Jan 22, 2016
↓
Lexington, KY (USA) (i)
2016
PV
3.67-Jan 22, 2016
↓
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2015
PV
3.73-Jun 6, 2015
↓
Bloomington, IN (USA)
2014
HJ
1.65-Jun 6, 2014-Bloomington, IN (USA)
2014
PV
3.96-Jun 6, 2014
↓
Bloomington, IN (USA)

2021

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.30-Jun 24U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
PV
4.35-Jun 10NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships
PV
4.23-Jun 4Rocket Man Pole Vault Summer Series 2021 Meet #3, Rocket Man Pole Vault Facility, Mooresville, NC
PV
4.27-May 27NCAA East Preliminary, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
PV
4.49-May 14SEC Outdoor Championships, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
PV
4.48-May 1Torrin Lawrence Memorial, Spec Towns Track, Athens, GA
PV
4.30-Apr 9Spec Towns Invitational, Spec Towns Track, Athens, GA
PV
4.25-Mar 25Florida State Relays, Florida State University - Mike Long Track, Tallahassee, FL
PVi
4.41-Mar 12NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
PV
4.35-Feb 26SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
PV
4.40-Feb 13Carolina (USC) Indoor Open, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
PV
4.35-Jan 30Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
PV
4.28-Jan 23Carolina Challenge, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
PV
4.10-Jan 15Clemson Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)

2020

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.33-Feb 29SEC Indoor Championships, Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (i)
PV
4.18-Feb 15Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
PV
4.37-Jan 31Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
PV
4.22-Jan 24Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)

2019

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.05-Jun 6NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships
PV
4.17-May 24NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL
PV
4.26-May 10SEC Ch., Fayetteville, AR
PV
4.27-Apr 27Torrin Lawrence Memorial, Athens, GA
PV
4.31-Apr 20Beach Invitational, Long Beach, CA
PV
4.10-Mar 29Pepsi Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL
PV
4.24-Feb 23SEC Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
PV
4.03-Feb 9Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
PV
4.14-Feb 1Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)
PV
3.95-Jan 25Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson, SC (i)
PV
4.05-Jan 11UAB Blazer Invitational, Birmingham, AL (i)

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.15-Jun 8Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
PV
4.20-May 25Lexington NCAA East Preliminary Round, Lexington, KY
PV
4.11-May 6Athens Torrin Lawrence Memorial, Athens, GA
PV
4.03-Apr 21Charlottesville Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
3.67-Jan 22Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i)
PV
3.65-Jan 16Birmingham UAB Vulcan Invite, Birmingham, AL (i)
PV
3.65-Jan 15Birmingham Blazer Invitational, Birmingham, AL (i)

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
3.73-Jun 6Bloomington IN Girls State Meet, Bloomington, IN
PV
3.53-Mar 15New York New Balance Indoor Nationals, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Championship events
PV
3.50-Feb 21Lexington UK HS Invitational, Lexington, KY (i)

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
3.96-Jun 6Bloomington Girls State Meet, Bloomington, IN
HJ
1.65-Jun 6Bloomington Girls State Meet, Bloomington, IN
PV
3.65-Apr 19Indianapolis Midwest Prep Invitational, Indianapolis, IN
PV
3.53-Mar 16New York New Balance Nationals, New York, NY (i) - Championship events

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kayla Smith's Pole Vault personal best?

Kayla Smith's Pole Vault personal best is 4.49, set on May 14, 2021 in Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA), #226 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kayla Smith compete in?

Kayla Smith competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Kayla Smith perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 4.49, set on May 14, 2021 in Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA). Last competition: U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR on Jun 24, 2021, 4.30.