Santa Margarita pole vaulter Kaitlyn Merritt produced several spectacular achievements that brought her national notoriety during the 2013 track and field season. But the 16-year-old gymnast-turned-track star refused to let the attention distract her, using it instead to further fuel her dedication to master her craft. That combination of athleticism,…
Kaitlyn Merritt Santa Margarita High School She cleared a lifetime best 13-4½ to win the pole vault in a 79-56 dual meet victory over Rosary. That mark is currently No. 1 in the United States. She also recorded a lifetime best 12.49 to win the 100 and ran legs on…
