Vashti Cunningham showcased why she’s the best women’s high jumper in the country in May when she leaped a personal best of 6 feet, 7½ inches at the Chula Vista Field Fest. At the U.S. Olympic track and field trials Sunday, Cunningham proved once again that she’s the class of the field.
Cunningham won the women’s high jump at 6-5 to qualify for her second Olympics. Inika McPherson (6-4) was second followed by Nicole Greene (6-4).
An 18-year-old in Rio, Cunningham placed 13th at the 2016 Olympics. She’s in prime position to earn a spot on the podium in Tokyo next month.
The 23-year-old’s 6 feet, 7½ inches (2.02) clearance in May is the No.1 ranked mark in the world this year.
Cunningham is coached by her father, former NFL star quarterback Randall Cunningham.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Randall Cunningham’s daughter, Vashti, qualifies for Olympic team