Corey Friedenbach

Class:
Sophomore
Events:
Pole Vault
Hometown:
Santa Cruz, Calif.
Height:
5-10
High School:
Pacific Collegiate School
Squadron:
11 Rebeleven

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2018-19: Competed in the pole vault during 15 meets (seven indoor, eight outdoor)...recorded a career-best clearance of 12’6¼” to tie for fifth at the Texas Tech Shootout...also surpassed the 12-foot bar at the Air Force Team Challenge (12’5½”) and Mountain West Indoor Championships (12’4¾”)...posted a top-three finish in collegiate debut at the Air Force Holiday Open (11’11¾”, third)...posted an outdoor-best clearance of 11’11¼” at the Mountain West Championships...earned runner-up honors at the Jerry Quiller Classic (10’11¾”).

HIGH SCHOOL: Pacific Collegiate School...three-time qualifier to the California state championships...recorded a personal-best pole vault clearance of 12’2” as a junior...also competed as a middle blocker on the varsity volleyball team for three years.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Paul and Bonnie Friedenbach...father was a pole vaulter at Fresno State and mother was a member of the rowing team at Ithaca College...has two siblings...majoring in management...future plans include becoming a pilot (fighters or bombers)...aerial arts performer, competitor and instructor, specializing in aerial skills and corde lisse (aerial rope)...completed the Academy’s remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) program over the summer...member of Cadet Squadron 11.