Ethan Smith

Position:
Pole Vault
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Hillsborough, N.C.
High School:
Cedar Ridge

Personal Records

15-6 (4.72 meters)

2014-15: Finished second in the pole vault at the Hokie Invitational • Finished third in the pole vault at the Dick Taylor Carolina Cup

2013-14: Redshirted both indoor and outdoor seasons.

Prep: Owns the 2012 state record for the pole vault at 15-6 (4.72 meters) • 2012 Indoor NCHSAA state champion and the 2012 Outdoor 2A NCHSAA state champion • Three-time New Balance Nationals qualifier • Was named a scholar-athlete all four years of high school • Also played soccer for two years • Member of the Red Cross club, the Spanish club, and the Future Farmers of America.

Personal: Ethan O'Dell Smith is the son of Sean and Tracy Smith • His sister was a member of the UNC rowing novice team • Is a third generation Tar Heel as his grandfather, father, uncle, and sister all attended UNC • Born April 4, 1995.