EUGENE, Ore. – The University of South Alabama track and field's Kyle Rademeyer finished eighth in the pole vault at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Wednesday evening at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. 

Rademeyer recorded a 5.50m mark on his third attempt at the championship meet. He earned all-america honors for the second year in a row. This is the first year the Paarl, South Africa, native earned a first-team all-america honor for his performance.  

MEET INFORMATION
Event: NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 
Date: 6/8-11 (Wednesday-Saturday)
Host: Oregon
Site: Hayward Field (Eugene, Ore.)

THEY SAID IT
Head Coach Paul Brueske
On Rademeyer's performance: "Despite having struggled with nagging injuries all season, Kyle Rademeyer still always seems to find a way to compete well. Coach James, along with our athletic trainer, Khari Smith, worked hard and made good adjustments to help get him back able to compete. Kyle deserves a ton of credit for being such a tough competitor! We are very proud of him."

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