Soaring High in Virginia: Copeland Clears 7 Feet in High Jump

Chris Copeland (VA) leaps to a U.S.#2 in the high jump with 7 foot jump

(Photo by Brandon Miles)

At the Southeastern District Championships Tuesday night in Virginia, Chris Copeland (Lakeland, VA), a returning all-American in the high jump, became the second athlete to clear seven feet this season in the high jump.  Copeland jumping 7-00, earning himself the U.S. #2 spot in the MileSplit National Rankings, trailing only Erik Kynard (OH).

Video: Copeland Clearing 7 Feet + Interview