Sterling High School and University of Nebraska alum Tyus Wilson won the high jump gold medal with a jump of 7 feet, 6 inches at the U.S. track and field championships Friday night at Icahn Stadium in New York City.
Wilson successfully defended his 2025 USATF national title.
Wilson equaled his personal best effort of 7-6 (2.29 meters) to win the gold medal.
Wilson opened the competition with first-attempt clearances at 2.12 and 2.17 meters. He cleared 2.20 meters on his second attempt, made 2.23 on his first and needed all three attempts to advance past 2.26 meters.
Scottie Vines, from the University of Arkansas, won the second-place silver medal. He cleared 7-5 (2.26 meters). Shelby McEwen won the third-place bronze medal with an effort of 7-2 1/2 (2.20 meters).
JuVaughn Harrison tied with Kason O’Riley for fourth place at 7-1 1/2 (2.17 meters).
