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Ryan Ruskamp

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Columbus, Neb.
  • Highschool Columbus Scotus

Biography

2018: Competed during the outdoor portion of the schedule in the pole vault … finished 12th at the IIAC Outdoor Championships in the pole vault … had a season  best mark of 12-1.5 at the IIAC meet … won the pole vault at the Central-Simpson triangular with a mark of 11-6.25 .. named to IIAC All-Academic team for a second straight season.

2017: A two-time All-Conference performer in the pole vault as a sophomore … placed 3rd in the pole vault at the 2017 IIAC Indoor Championships for first career All-Conference honor … set a new personal best by clearing 13-7 ¾ in the event … also finished 3rd at the IIAC Outdoor Championships … set a new outdoor best at 13-7 ¼ at the IIAC outdoor meet … competed at five outdoor meets in the pole vault … took part in seven indoor meets in the pole vault … named to IIAC All-Academic team.

2016: Earned a varsity letter in track & field competing in the pole vault for the Prairie Wolves … qualified for GPAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the pole vault … did not record a mark at the meet … had season-high mark of 12-11.5 at the Bronco Invite to open the outdoor season.  

Academic: Biology major.

In High School: A four-year letterwinner in track & field at Columbus Scotus HS … two-time state qualifier in the pole vault … placed 7th at the Class B State Track meet in the pole vault in 2014 … finished 11th at the state meet as a senior … had a career-best mark of 13-6 in the pole vault … a three-year letterwinner in football … lettered once in wrestling.

Personal: Born 2/20/97, son of Bill and Michell Ruskamp.

Historical Player Information

  • 2016Freshman

  • 2017Sophomore

  • 2018Junior

  • 2019Senior