On February 5, 2022, in Tourcoing, France, Chris Nilsen broke the AR held by Sam Kendricks, with his 6.02m clearance (19’9″) at the Golden Pole Vault special meeting. Nilsen won the Meeting de Lieven with a 5.91m clearance.
Chris made attempts at 6.03m and was close, but it will be another time.
Chris Nilsen, photo @kevmofoto
Chris Nilsen, photo @kevmofoto
Chris Nilsen has had an amazing season so far in 2022.
On January 14, 2022, Chris Nilsen took second at the UCS Pole Vault Summit, clearing 5.85m.
His big day came on February 5, 2022, when Chris cleared 6.02m, a new American indoor record, at the Perche en Or, in Tourcoing, France. Four days later, Chris Nilsen competed at Mondo Duplantis’ meet in Uppsala, Sweden, clearing 5.92m, and taking second at the Beijir Stavshoppgala, IFS Arena.
On February 12, at the Meeting Metz Athelor, in Metz, France, Chris Nilsen won the vault in 5.91 meters.
On Thursday, February 17, 2022, Chris Nilsen won the Meeting de Lieven in 5.91 meters.
This is what he said to the media after his competition:
“It was a great feeling tonight. I felt a little tired at first, but once the bar started to rise a little higher, I felt better throughout the competition, so we stuck with that. Reaching the bar on the first try was the goal of the competition.
I followed in the footsteps of last year, last year I did 5.86m, I got second place and this time I did 5.91 and took first place. I broke another American record. It’s the best day I could have hoped for. The next event is the US Championship, I’m happy to keep it consistent, just hope to do it again.
The goal is to be part of the American team, we have to go there and make the top 2 in the American championship. It will be difficult, but I hope to get there. “
Chris Nilsen is in the top of his form. We wish him luck at the USATF Indoor Championships and at the World Indoor in Belgrade, Serbia.
Chris Nilsen, photo by @kevmofoto
