Born in Missouri, 21-year-old KC made headlines earlier this year, when he set a new indoor NCAA record of 6.00 meters, becoming only the 6th US athlete to clear that height. He will join PUMA’s strong line-up of pole vaulters, including world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis and former Olympic Champion Renaud Lavillenie.

“I’m very excited to join the PUMA family in what is a very important year for my sport,” said KC Lightfoot. “Together with PUMA I look forward to scaling new heights at the upcoming events.”

Before becoming a professional pole vaulter, KC tried his hand at several other sports including dirt biking, baseball and even cliff and bridge jumping. 

“Pole vault is perhaps one of the strongest and most exciting events in all of track and field at this time,” said Pascal Rolling, Head of Sports Marketing Running at PUMA. “That is why we are very happy to welcome KC to the PUMA family and continue to make our mark on the sport.”