University of North Carolina Athletics
2019 Track & Field Roster
Drew Pedersen
- Position:
- Pole Vault
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Apex, N.C.
- High School:
- Apex
Personal Records
Pole Vault – 16-5 (5.00 meters)
2017-18: Finished fourth in the pole vault at the UNC Open with a height of 14-5 1/4 • Cleared 13-11 1/4 for ninth at the UCS Invitational.
2016-17: Threw javelin during the outdoor season • Took second in the pole vault at the Doc Hale VT Elite • Named a 2016 Tar Heel Scholar-Athlete and to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2015-16: Had a season-best clearance at the ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships where he finished 12th • Took second in the vault at the Battle of the Blues • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Prep: Set a North Carolina state outdoor pole vault record clearing 16-5 in 2014 • 2014 North Carolina High School 4A Outdoor State Champion in the pole vault • 4-time National Qualifier • 2-time NCHSAA runner up • 2014 News & Observer Men’s Track and Field Player of the year • MileSplit Performer of the Week • Member of the National Honors Society • Key Club member • Earned academic all-conference for four years • Played football for three years and wrestled for one.
Personal: Andrew "Drew" Timothy Pedersen is the son of Cindy and Doug Pedersen • Born February 24.
