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Derek Messmer  
Derek Messmer

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Jasper, Ind.

High School:
Jasper

Event:
Pole Vault

Birthdate:
07/18/1989


2009-10 (SOPHOMORE): Indoor: Recorded an indoor PR at the Indiana Relays, clearing 4.90m (16-1). Outdoor: Advanced to the NCAA East Preliminary Round with a clearance of 5.03m (16-6) at the Indiana State Quadrangular ... cleared 4.95m (16-3) at the East prelims for 28th ... finished 10th at Big Tens, just two spots out of scoring a team point for the Hoosiers ... named Academic All-Big Ten and USTFCCCA All-Academic.

2008-09 (FRESHMAN): Indoor: Cleared 4.87m at the Indiana Relays, a career best. Outdoor: Cleared a career-best 4.65m at the Alabama Relays.

PREP: Holds the Jasper High School record for the pole vault (15'9") ... was a three-time sectional champion ...was a two-time regional winner ... three-time state qualifier ... recieved All-State honors twice ... won four letters in track and field and three in basketball.

PERSONAL: Born July 18, 1989 ... majoring in management ... son of Kevin and Bev Messmer ... has a sister named Alison.