Lena Richardson
- position Pole Vault
- class Freshman
- Hometown Cary, N.C.
- High school Panther Creek HS
- position Pole Vault
- class Freshman
- Hometown Cary, N.C.
- High school Panther Creek HS
Lena Richardson Bio
Season and Career Results
2024
Indoor
Took part in six meets during the indoor season as a pole vaulter … Made her collegiate debut at the Gamecock Opener when she cleared 3.62m (11-10.5) to finish seventh overall … Her best finish in the standings was a sixth place turnout at the Carolina Challenge after clearing 3.57m (11-8.5) … Recorded an indoor personal best at the SEC Indoor Championship, clearing 3.82m (12-6.25) to finish 21st in her first conference championship appearance.
Pre- South Carolina
High School
Earned a total of six letters in track & field at Panther Creek High School … Competed in the pole vault, triple jump and heptathlon for the Catamounts … Holds the school pole vault record with a height of 12’10” … Earned Conference MVP and was also a State Champion for Panther Creek … Was also a state champion in the pole vault and earned All-American honors for her club teams, Kinesis Dynamics and Durham Striders.
Personal
Daughter of Dace Richardson and Jeanne McIntosh, born on July 22, 2005 … Has two siblings, Dace Richardson, Jr. and Deven Richardson … Brother, Dace Richardson Jr., played left tackle at Iowa … Father, Dace Richardson, played running back for Western Illinois … Earned A-Honor Roll and was a two-time scholar athlete … Plans to major in biological sciences with the goal of going into scientific research … On an academic scholarship and is also part of a capstone that grants more in scholarship.
Personal Records
Indoor
| PV | 3.82m/12-6.25 (2/23/24) |
