Track & Field
Chelsea Wetzel - Track & Field - University of Kentucky Athletics

ChelseaWetzel

  • position Pole Vault
  • class Freshman
  • Hometown Peoria, Illinois
  • High school Dunlap
  • Major Criminal Justice

https://tfrrs.org/athletes/8983885/Kentucky/Chelsea_Wetzel.html

Personal Bests

PV – 4.05m

In the Record Books

  • No.  9 UK all-time in the indoor pole vault with a mark of 3.90m set in 2024

2024-25 (Freshman)

  • Placed 11th in the pole vault at at McCravy Memorial  with a top clearance of 3,80m
  • Made collegiate debut at Louisville Opener, placing sixth in the pole vault with a top clearance of 3.90m

Prior to UK:

  • Personal Best: 4.05m (PV)
  • Three-time Illinois State Champion – Pole Vault (1 outdoor, 2 indoor)
  • AAU National Champion – Pole Vault
  • Three-time All-American – Pole Vault
  • 2023 Journal Star Track Athlete of the Year

Personal: 

  • Daughter of Jessica and Shawn Wetzel
  • Has three siblings: Abby, Tyler, Lucas
  • Was a member of the NHS, FCA, St. Jude Club, and Make-A-Wish Club in high school
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