Kevin Snyder '19 Breaks His Own State Record
Last track season, Kevin Snyder '19 was named the Asheville Citizen Times All-WNC Track Athlete of the Year. Snyder, now a junior, won the 3A NCISAA State Long Jump as a freshman and sophomore, including setting a school record in last year's state meet.
He went on to set school records for the long jump (23-1.75) and triple jump (46-0) as well as the 100-meter dash (10.89). Snyder placed in the top-five of two sprints as well – third in the 100 meters and fifth in the 200.
It appears the 2018 season has started off on the same note – Snyder extended his own state record in the first indoor meet of the season this past weekend at the Liberty Premier Invite.
Snyder, who jumped 23-1.75" last season, jumped 23-9.5" Saturday, which was good for #3 in the country among all track and field athletes this season.
"If he stays focused and stays committed to what has got him to this point, Kevin has got a chance to be a national-caliber athlete," Head Coach Randy Ashley said last season to the Asheville Citizen-Times. He continued, "I think he has a real future in jumping and could sprint, too, depending on what school he chooses."
With the beginning of the season just underway, 51Âþ» is happy that, for now, he is a Greenie.