Vilches Captures Bronze in High Jump at NCAA Championships

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Track and Field’s Roberto Vilches cleared 2.24m (7-4.25) in high jump to secure Bronze and earn First Team All-American honors Friday night at the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas.

It is the sixth time in the senior’s decorated career that he has achieved All-American status.

Vilches surpassed a season-best height on his second attempt Friday to earn Bronze.

Vilches advanced to the finals in the event after claiming the SEC Title and securing a third-place result at the NCAA west prelims.

The senior ranks second all-time on Missouri’s high jump leaderboard after clearing 2.27m (7-5.25) at the Mizzou Spring Open on April 6, 2019.

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Kaia Harris (discus), Claudina Diaz (high jump) and Euphenie Andre (triple jump) will close out the championships on Saturday. Diaz will open the action at 7:30 p.m. The entirety of the title meet will air on ESPN2.

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