Matt Ludwig
21st-century American pole vaulter
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| Intro | 21st-century American pole vaulter | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | Athlete Pole vaulter | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 1996 | |
| Age | 29 years |
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Biography
Matthew "Matt" Ludwig (born July 5, 1996) is an American pole vaulter.
Biography
Ludwig is a native of Ohio. He attended the University of Missouri before transferring to the University of Akron where he graduated in 2019 with a degree in biomedical engineering.
Ludwig was originally an alternate on the three-man U.S. Olympic pole vault team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but subsequently competed as an Olympian after bronze medalist and reigning world champion Sam Kendricks tested positive for COVID-19 and was declared out of the Tokyo Games.
Career highlights
- 2017 Outdoor NCAA Champion
- 2020 U.S. Indoor Champion
- 2021 Tokyo Olympic Alternate
- Best indoors: 5.85m or (19ft 2.5 in)
- Best outdoors: 5.90m (19ft 4.25 in)