Abu Sama (2023 ATH - SEP)

[enisthemenace]

I looked for a thread on this kid, but didn’t see one. Dropped a 24’1” long jump last night. It was his 2nd jump I believe, jumping 24’ on his 1st attempt. I’ve seen it being mentioned as top 5 in the nation this year, but I’m not sure what age level that is, because I’m pretty sure it’s close to top 5 in the world for U18:



He’s very explosive as a running back, but damn…kid would easily get a track scholarship and possibly an Olympian at some point. Crazy numbers for a junior in high school.

 

[Cyforce]

I looked for a thread on this kid, but didn’t see one. Dropped a 24’1” long jump last night. It was his 2nd jump I believe, jumping 24’ on his 1st attempt. I’ve seen it being mentioned as top 5 in the nation this year, but I’m not sure what age level that is, because I’m pretty sure it’s close to top 5 in the world for U18:



He’s very explosive as a running back, but damn…kid would easily get a track scholarship and possibly an Olympian at some point. Crazy numbers for a junior in high school.

Wait, 6th in the state equals possible Olympian?

 

[CyCrazy]

Wait, 6th in the state equals possible Olympian?

Huh?

 

[enisthemenace]

Wait, 6th in the state equals possible Olympian?

It says “state history” and it was indoors (no wind aid). His mark would be an indoor school record for Iowa State (as an example), and by a pretty significant margin. He’s 17.

 

[GMackey32]

Wait, 6th in the state equals possible Olympian?

He's still damn near 3 feet away from the Olympic qualifying standard.

 

[enisthemenace]

He's still damn near 3 feet away from the Olympic qualifying standard.

He’s 17

 

[cyputz]

Chris Davenport has state record at 24’9”

Nation HS record 26’10”

 

[GMackey32]

He’s 17

It takes a lot to make up that 3 feet just to get to the standard.

 

[MyNameEhJeff]

His brother was a solid sprinter at ISU and helps train Abu in the off-season.

 

[enisthemenace]

Chris Davenport has state record at 24’9”

Nation HS record 26’10”

Chris Walker, I think. From Davenport, and set that record almost 40 years ago.

 

[Aclone]

Chris Walker, I think. From Davenport, and set that record almost 40 years ago.

Then went to A&M, correct?

Good lord, I’m getting old.

 

[enisthemenace]

 

[VeloClone]

Well, it looks like he is making up ground fast.

 

[MyNameEhJeff]

I’ve been told we’re really slow playing him whereas k state, iowa, and Wisconsin are showing the most interest and setting up school visits. Nothing yet from ISU

 

[Land Shark]

It says “state history” and it was indoors (no wind aid). His mark would be an indoor school record for Iowa State (as an example), and by a pretty significant margin. He’s 17.

 

[BCClone]

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Mike Tyson as a long jumper?? Guessing he scared off the competition before the jumps.

 

[enisthemenace]

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I must have been looking at something different. Thanks for the correction.

Sama is putting up some pretty amazing numbers for a junior in high school.

 

[CyclonesRock]

Mike Tyson as a long jumper?? Guessing he scared off the competition before the jumps.

Anthony Johnson as well. In 2008 he was what 3 years old? Impressive! LOL

 

[isucy86]

Had the screen size minimized, thought he was going to jump right into that garage wall.

 

[Big Daddy Kang]

Had the screen size minimized, thought he was going to jump right into that garage wall.

proof that punctuation matters