A Myrtle Beach high jumper has done something no South Carolina athlete had managed in more than four decades — breaking a 43-year-old state record and vaulting to the top of the national rankings, according to WMBF News.

The achievement is a remarkable milestone for the local athlete and for Myrtle Beach’s athletic community. State records in track and field are among the most enduring in all of high school sports, making this kind of breakthrough especially rare and celebrated.

The jumper’s motto says it all: “Let’s go higher.” Those three words capture the spirit of a competitor who has clearly set the bar — literally — at a level no one in South Carolina has reached in living memory for most current students and fans.

Leading the nation in the event adds a second layer of distinction to the accomplishment, putting Myrtle Beach on the map not just regionally but across the entire country. It is the kind of story that reminds the community what dedication, coaching, and hometown pride can produce.

Congratulations to this record-breaking athlete — the Grand Strand is cheering you on.

Sources: WMBF