“Karson Gordon handled the limelight well this spring, emerging as the nation’s top triple jumper. In his biggest meets of the year, Karson consistently hit the 50-foot mark, recorded the best jump of 2023 by a U.S. prep at the Texas Relays and claimed the TTFCA championship in the event before capping his junior campaign by winning gold at Nike Outdoor Nationals.”

Rich Gonzalez

editor of PrepCalTrack.com

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior won the national championship in the triple jump this past season with a leap of 51 feet, 4.25 inches at the Nike Outdoor Nationals. Gordon’s personal-best mark of 51-5.75 at the Texas Clyde Littlefield Relays in March ranked No. 1 nationally among prep competitors in 2023. He also won the state title in the triple jump at the TTFCA Meet of Champions, soaring 50-10.

Academic Achievement

Gordon has maintained a weighted 3.75 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Gordon has volunteered locally on behalf of Navigate Life Texas, a program that provides sports opportunities for those with intellectual or physical challenges. He has also donated his time by distributing food, blankets and clothes after Hurricane Harvey.