Grant Hammond Class: Freshman Hometown: Pickerington, Ohio High School: Pickerington Event: Pole Vault

High School: Earned four varsity letters in track and field in the pole vault at Pickerington Central High School under coaches Robb Hammond, who is his father, and Jake Kuhner, a former Miami pole vaulter ... named first-team all-conference ... qualified for state ... cleared a personal-best of 15-3 in the pole vault ... also played football, earning four letters as a quarterback.

Personal: Born on Dec. 30, 1992 in Pickerington, Ohio ... son of Mary Jo and Robb Hammond ... majoring in finance ... participated in National Honor Society in high school ... enjoys boating.