In the Field ... || 2012 Outdoor || Top outdoor finish was 13th in the pole vault at the Bison Outdoor Classic. || 2012 Indoor || Season-best clearance was 15-1 (4.60) at the Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup, where he finished 10th overall ... Placed third in the vault at the Penn State Relays, and sixth at the Nittany Lion Challenge. || 2011 Outdoor || Finished second at the Jim Thorpe Open ...Placed fifth at both the Mason Spring Invitational, and Liberty Collegiate Invitational. || 2011 Indoor || Placed second at the Penn State Relays with a clearance of 15-1 (4.60) ... Cleared a career-best 15-3 (4.65) at the Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup.
Before Penn State ... || High School || Was the PIAA State Champion in the pole vault as a senior, clearing 15-0 ... Took runner-up honors at the Lebanon-Lancaster League Championship senior year ... Also qualified for the 2009 PTFCA Indoor State Championships in 2009. || Personal || Son of Susan and Jeff Patzer ... Born September 18, 1991 ... Majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Collegiate Personal Bests || Track and Field
Event | Indoor | Outdoor |
Pole Vault | 15-3(4.65) | 15-1(4.60) |