Son of masters jumper Ron Lee sets back-to-back national records
Coach and author Ron Lee, a national-class M45 high jumper, is one proud poppa. His 10-year-old son Sean has set two national Bantam (age 9-10) records in the high jump in recent weeks. “He actually broke it last weekend at the Long Beach Sprinters youth meet by jumping 1.56 meters,” Ron writes. “The old record was 1.55 and was 33 years old. On Sunday, he upped his own record by a centimeter at 1.57 (5-1 ¾”) at the USATF Multi-event Junior Olympic Association Championships at West Covina High School. We just did the meet for fun and he took third overall. His goal is to jump 5-3 this year and repeat as the JO high jump champ at the end of July in Sacramento. I am very proud of him.” You know what this means, of course. Sean is 25 years away from entering masters! So look for him at 2035 worlds.
Closer to now, look for Coach Lee at his high jump camp June 19 at Trabuco Hills High School in south Orange County, California. It’s geared for kids in 8th to 12 grades, but he’s inviting oldsters as well.
Ron writes:
The camp is for six hours (9 a.m.-3 p.m.). I just locked down the date last week and I am getting the word out now. If there are any master athletes interested, I could accommodate them. They just have to email me. More information on the camp and registration forms are at my website at www.usahighjumpclub.com. I may do another camp just for youths age 9-13 (Bantam, midget, youth age groups) at a later date. There are no camps out there for them. Kind of like a beginner camp.
He also sent this PDF info sheet on his June 19 camp.
Here is Sean’s 1.56 jump from the week before.
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Pretty good jump for a boy like that! How old is he exactly? Compare http://home.xmsnet.nl/weiatletiek/RecPyrEng.html
According to a post on the T&FN message board the WR for age 10 is 1.63:
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Watch for burnout. Ten is awfully young to be serious about the sport. He’s clearly got talent but if he’s not at all interested in the sport 15 years from now that’d be a shame, in my humble opinion.
I included him in my stats, he is the youngest ever having jumped 1.56 and 1.57.
As we all know this does not say much about the future.
Hi, Ron, that is great, big reason to be proud !!
We have missed you at the masters high jump. If you make it out some time, please bring your high jump book. One buyer guaranteed.
i won an organized footrace back in 1962 at age 8 and felt as if i was flying. then in 1966 at my grammer school’s track and field day i long jumped for the first time ( and won, even beating the 8th graders ) i am now 56 and am still jumping. i am very happy to say that i haven’t burned out yet ( my knees have, but not my spirit) and by the looks of many fellow masters …many can say the same. lots of talented people, be it musicians…doctors…athletes… have been blessed with an early love for what they do, and are still on fire about doing it…hopefully this youngster will continue to ” set the bar higher ” for as long he is able to…
I got my book and DVD a few days ago. Ron, it’s very well written, and I hope to put the wisdom and knowledge to use in June in Pasadena. Can’t attend the high jump camp, but I urge Southern California masters to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Congrats to your son’s great achievement!
Ron
As one who appreciates technique in sport — Your son looks incredible, for a boy so young. Great teaching! I loved it!
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