By Christopher Hunt
When Jordan Yamoah finished the pole vault, a small crowd gathered around to ask for autographs and photos. But when he met with Steve Arnett, his Arlington coach, Arnett made sure Yamoah still had something to shoot for.
“Signing autographs is a little much kid,” Arnett joked. “Now when you break the national record, then I’ll shake your hand.”
Yamoah broke the New York State record for the third time this season, clearing 17 feet, 1 inch at the Molly Stanner Games Saturday at the New Balance Track and Field Center. He cleared the height on his last attempt, using the biggest pole he’s ever been on for the first time.
“I don’t know how I got it,” Yamoah said. “I actually grazed it a little with my chest. When I was coming down, I looked up asking myself, ‘Is i...
