Pole-vaulter, senior Adrian Rosete, currently ranked eighth in the state, broke the pole-vaulting record set by his brother, University of Illinois at Chicago junior and DGS alumnus Andy Rosete, by reaching 13 feet nine inches on Feb. 25 at Proviso West.
Can you explain how you broke the record?
My brother broke a 40-year-old record when I was a freshman. It was 13 feet, and he went 13 feet six inches, and I [broke] the record about two weeks ago...and I still have one indoor meet...and hopefully I will beat it again then.
How did you become interested in the sport?
My older brother...was a senior at the time and he was a pole-vaulter...He was the one who got me into pole-vaulting and then he was the one who coached me all of freshman year.
What do you like about pole-vaulting?
I specifically like the whole entire adrenaline rush I get from...jumping really high.
What is your personal goal this year?
After I placed eighth [at state last year], I wasn’t satisfied...This season I really want to go to outdoor state at Eastern Illinois University and somehow rank top five in the state.
How do you prepare for a meet?
I try to isolate myself from other people and visualize myself getting over heights.
Do you plan to continue the sport in college?
I actually am a coach right now. Our team doesn’t have a pole-vaulting coach, so I have to coach the kids who want to try out...So far [I will also] most likely [continue in college]...[but] it all depends on how this year turns out.