Luther Mogelvang

Being a 6’5” pole vaulter has its benefits and its challenges. It takes more energy for a long body to invert, but that is not holding Luther Mogelvang back. The junior from Naples. Florida is fearless and unafraid to bring it on the runway.

His coach Kayden Cecil has this to say:

“Luther has a great attitude about training and pole vaulting. He has been working hard on his pole drop and getting inverted which is not any easier with his height.

Luther’s biggest advantage is that he is extremely coachable. He works his tail off on the track, at the pole vault pit, and most importantly in the classroom. His work ethic to maintain a 4.0 GPA and dedication in the vault is what SWFL Vaulters is all about!”

Luther was an academic scholar his freshman and sophomore years, and took first place at districts and second place at regionals to compete in the state meet where he came in 13th overall. Luther’s favorite pole vault memory is clearing the bar on the third attempt at regionals to earn one of only 2 qualifying spots for states.

The youngest of four siblings who all competed in the high jump, Luther’s true love is pole vault and he enjoys traveling to train and compete. Luther is also a cross country runner, sprinter, and basketball player. Outside of athletics, Luther is a tenor saxophonist, and plays in a symphonic and jazz band.

Luther has been most influenced by his coaches John Walsh, Kayden Cecil. Bobby Haeck, and Sean Young. The junior from Naples High School has a personal record of 15'2.25”.

Luther has already improved his PR by over two feet this outdoor season!