Brandon Estrada facts for kids
Brandon Estrada (born October 28, 1987) is an American athlete who is famous for his skills in pole vault. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 2011.
Brandon is the son of actor Erik Estrada and entertainment executive Peggy Lynn Rowe. After finishing his studies at USC, he also studied jazz singing at the University of Cincinnati. In 2019, he released a song called "Coming for You."
Brandon Estrada's Pole Vault Career
Brandon Estrada was once the record holder for indoor pole vaulting in the United States. He also held the indoor national record for Puerto Rico. In 2010, he won a silver medal for Puerto Rico at the Central American and Caribbean Games. He was a pole vaulter for the University of Southern California team.
In 2010, Brandon was the champion of the UCLA USC Dual Meet in pole vaulting. His personal best vault was 18 feet, 1.25 inches (5.52 meters). He achieved this on April 16, 2011, at the 53rd Annual Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, California.
Today, Brandon Estrada is still involved in Track and Field, working as an adviser.
Major Achievements in Pole Vaulting
Brandon Estrada has achieved many impressive things in his pole vaulting career:
- He held the All-Time United States Indoor Pole Vault record.
- In 2010, he was ranked #1 in NCAA Indoor Division 1.
- He was the #1 leader in California for both indoor and outdoor pole vaulting in 2010.
- He finished 5th at the 2010 NCAA Outdoor National Championships.
- He was named an NCAA Div 1 All-American two times.
- He won a silver medal at the 2010 Caribbean Central American Games.
- He holds the #4 spot on USC's All-Time Pole Vault list.
- He was the runner-up in the Elite section at the 2010 Clovis North American Championships.
- He placed 1st at the 2010 NCAA West Regionals.
- He was the runner-up in the PAC 10 in 2010.
- He won the UCLA USC Dual Meet Championship, which ended UCLA's seven-year winning streak against USC.
- He was ranked by the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) in both 2010 and 2011.
See also
- List of Puerto Ricans
