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Pole Vault Bronze Medalist Is US Army Reservist

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PHOTO: Sam Kendricks reacts after a jump during the Mens Pole Vault Final at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 15, 2016.

Sam Kendricks soared into the history books yesterday, winning the first Team USA medal in pole vaulting in 12 years. He cleared 5.85 meters -- over 19 feet -- to win the bronze medal at the Rio Olympic Games.


Among his biggest fans? The U.S. Army!
PHOTO: Sam Kendricks of the USA competes in the Mens Pole Vault final of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Athletics, Track and Field events at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 15, 2016.
Kendricks graduated from the University of Mississippi last year as second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve, according to Team USA.
Last night, the Army Reserve tweeted a video congratulating Kendricks with the hashtag #JumpSamJump.
U.S. Army Reserve  ✔@USArmyReserve
Earning Bronze. A real  serving in the and @TeamUSA athlete! 
10:55 AM - 16 Aug 2016
Army Secretary Eric Fanning tweeted, "Still thinking about @samkendrick's medal last night, now, even more energized for my trip to #Rio2016. #ArmyProud"
The Department of Defense also took to Twitter to congratulate the Army reservist.
U.S. Dept of Defense  ✔@DeptofDefense
.@USArmyReserve @samkendricks pole vaulted to a bronze 
medal at . Congrats & way to represent @TeamUSA6:39 PM - 16 Aug 2016




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