Kadyn Hysong Vaults History | Tucson News

Seventeen-year-old Kadyn Hysong just shattered Arizona’s pole vault record—clearing 18 feet, breaking a 27-year-old mark once held by his own Olympic gold medalist dad, Nick. Training right in their backyard, Kadyn followed in his father’s footsteps, inspired since first grade by seeing his dad’s medal. Now, he’s not just matching his dad’s legacy—he’s eclipsing it, tying a national sophomore record and showing raw emotion after his historic leap. Beyond pole vaulting, Kadyn dominates swimming and basketball, crediting multi-sport life for keeping him sharp and avoiding burnout. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/225c9ee016ad20a8