2013 Men's Track and Field Roster
Biography
SPU: Three-year letterwinner. ... All-GNAC outdoor in pole vault (2011). ... All-GNAC indoor pole vault (2013). ... SPU outdoor Most Improved (2011).
Redshirt senior (2013): INDOOR – Did pole vault in five meets. ... Placed 2nd at GNAC, clearing 14-1 1/4 / 4.30 meters. That tied him with four others, but claimed 2nd place on the basis of fewer attempts at his final height. OUTDOOR – Competed in one meet, placing 2nd in the pole vault at the season-opening UPS Outdoor Preview on March 2.
Senior (2012): INDOOR – Placed 4th in pole vault at GNAC Championships, clearing 14-7 1/4. ... Tied his indoor PR of 14-11 at the UW Indoor Open on Feb. 12. OUTDOOR – Placed 8th in pole vault at GNAC Championships.
Junior (2011): INDOOR – Placed 5th in pole vault at GNAC Championships, clearing a then-career best 14 feet, 9 1/2 inches (4.51 meters). At week later at the SPU Last Chance meet, topped that mark by going 14-11 (4.55 meters). ... Did not turn out for track as a freshman or sophomore. OUTDOOR – Won GNAC pole vault championship (14-11), clearing that height on his first try. ... Won pole vault at Spike Arlt Invitational (14-3 1/4) on April 16.
Cedar Park Christian High School: Owns school pole vault record of 13 feet, 6 inches. ... Placed 3rd at Washington state Class 1A meet as junior and senior (2007 and 2008), and 8th as sophomore (2006). ... Tri-District champion as sophomore and senior. ... Emerald City League champion as a senior.
Personal: Raymond Walter Zoellick. ... Born June 15, 1990. ... Engineering major.
Fun facts: Has been doing track & field since 8th grade. ... Also has played volleyball, soccer, and enjoys ultimate Frisbee. ... Favorite junk food is ice cream. ... Dumbest movie he has ever seen is "Night of the Living Dead." ... Favorite TV program is "Burn Notice." ... His psych-up music before a big race is "Lose Yourself" by Eminem.
INDOOR PESONAL BESTS
Pole vault: 14-11 / 4.55m (2011, 2012)
OUTDOOR PERSONAL BESTS
Pole vault: 14-11 / 4.55m (2011)
