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University of Illinois Athletics

2018-19 Men's Track & Field Roster

Curtis Gordon

  • Ht./Wt. - /
  • Position Pole Vault
  • Hometown Vandalia, Ill.
  • High School Vandalia

Biography

2018

Outdoor

  • Competed in the pole vault at Big Ten Championships
  • Contested the pole vault in five regular season meets, four in the 110m hurdles

Indoor

  • Made his collegiate debut at the Illinois Open, placing runner-up in the pole vault
  • Competed in the 60m hurdles at two meets

High School

  • 2016 IHSA 1A pole vault state champion
  • Four-time state placer in the pole vault and three-time state placer in 110m hurdles
  • Placed third in the 110m hurdles at 2017 and 2016 IHSA state championships
  • Four-time letterwinner 

Personal

  • Born June 18, 1998
  • Son of Dan and Lori Gordon
  • Has a sister, Courtney
  • Navy ROTC
  • Enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time
  • Favorite athlete is Ashton Eaton
  • Plans to become a naval officer following graduation
  • Credits his father for making him the athlete and man he is today 

Career-Best

Pole Vault: 16'0" (4.87m)
60m Hurdles: 8.61 - Illinois Open (1/13/18)
110m Hurdles: 15.58 - Illinois Twilight (4/14/18)

Updated June 2018

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

    Pole Vault
  • 2018-19Sophomore

    Pole Vault