“Olesen won a pair of national titles and a state championship this spring. One usually doesn't ask 'what else?' after a statement like that. Already an All-American as a sophomore, his state-record clearance of 17-9.5 in May ranked as the nation's No. 1 clearance by a prep competitor this high school season.”

Rich Gonzalez

editor for PrepCalTrack.com

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 165-pound sophomore vaulter won a national title in the pole vault this past season at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, earning All-American honors in the process. Olesen also took first in the event at the USATF Under-20 National Championships with a clearance of 17 feet, 8.5 inches, which qualified him for the World Athletic U20 Championship in Peru later this summer. Olesen’s top career-best height of 17 feet, 9.5 inches at the Xtreme Heights Pole Club Summer Series meet set a state record and ranked No. 1 nationally among prep competitors in 2024 at the time of his selection.

Academic Achievement

Olesen has maintained an A average in the classroom. He will begin his junior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Olesen has volunteered locally with Sportable, an adaptive sports club for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairment, and he has donated his time with the Miracle League and the Richmond Tool Bank, which provides tools and equipment to people in need.