New Balance Nationals High Jump Preview

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Etienne at last year’s NB Outdoor Nationals (2nd/6’10.25″)

This weekend, the New Balance Outdoor Nationals kick off in Greensboro, NC at North Carolina A&T State University. Jyles Etienne, after missing out on the chance to defend his Suffolk County and New York State Championships due to a heel injury, will be back in action and eager to improve upon his runner-up finish at last year’s Nationals.

The Indiana University-bound senior jumps on Sunday morning at 11:00am.

Below is a preview of the talented field comprised of some of the nation’s best jumpers, representing fifteen different states. They are listed in order of their top outdoor jump.


New Balance Outdoor Nationals High Jump Field

1.Kyle GarlandPhiladelphia, PA7′ 2″
1.Nate PattersonPlymouth, IN7′ 2″
3.Jyles EtienneStony Brook, NY7′ 1.75″
3.Daniel ClaxtonNesconset, NY7′ 1.75″
5.Qayyim AliWilliamsport, PA7′ 1″
5.Greg LaurayBethlehem, PA7′ 1″
7.Albert KalalaCincinnati, OH7′ 0″
8.Jassiel TorresSarasota, FL6′ 11.5″
9.Brandon BurkeChurchville, NY6′ 10″
9.Augustus KarwehProvidence, RI6′ 10″
9.Danny RenwickMarion, MA6′ 10″
9.Safir ScottGreenwich, CT6′ 10″
13.Juan WarrenBattle Creek, MI6′ 9″
14.Trey CauseyWinchester, VA6′ 8″
14.Israel DiazInverness, FL6′ 8″
14.Nathaniel Harrison-MooreHagerstown, MD6′ 8″
14.Fernando LaminBurlington, MA6′ 8″
14.Frank MasseyChicago Heights, IL6′ 8″
14.Daenah PressleyCulpeper, VA6′ 8″
14.Nik ReardonTopsfield, MA6′ 8″
14.Peter RudelichBatavia, IL6′ 8″
14.Preston SwiggartHouston, TX6′ 8″
14.Jordan WalkerAlexandria, VA6′ 8″
24.John DaltonScottsboro, AL6′ 7″
24.Joshua GilliardManassas, VA6′ 7″
24.Cassidy HenshawTraverse City, MI6′ 7″
24.Anthony JonesEast Bangor, PA6′ 7″
24.Carl NesbittVestavia Hills, AL6′ 7″
29.Carson GardnerMechanicsville, VA6′ 6.75″
29.Michael JohnsonHarrodsburg, PA6′ 6.75″
29.Skyler LesterKennesaw, GA6′ 6.75″
32.Nakia WilliamsShinnecock, NY6′ 6″
32.Jeremy HaytonHillsboro, OH6′ 6″

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