AUSTIN, Texas — Flour Bluff senior Bradford Jennings made history on Friday in Austin by breaking a 40-year-old UIL 5A state high jump record. He cleared 7 feet 1.75 inches to win gold.
Jennings II ran to his father Bradford Jennings I after the record setting achievement. A proud moment for his family in honor of his mother, Dakarai, who passed away in October 2021.
Jennings' goal was to clear his personal best jump of 6 feet 10 inches and even surpass 7 feet. The previous record for UIL 5A was set in 1983 by Canyon's Ernie Mendez who jumped 7 feet 1.5 inches.
STATE CHAMPION!! 🥇
— Elliott Chapa (@ElliottChapa) May 12, 2023
I’m soo proud of Bradford. He broke the 5A State record with a jump of 7’-1 3/4”. It has been an incredible journey coaching him for 4 years and watching him grow.
CPH @bjennings05 @bluff_sports @ChrisSteinbruck @ClyntElwood pic.twitter.com/4rJ2jFOLpO
I introduce you to the 2023 Texas 5A High Jump Champion and new state record holder at 7'1".75 my son Bradford Jennings! pic.twitter.com/nD02GRSLPN
— Bradford Jennings (@BradfordJ1981) May 12, 2023
