GREENSBORO, NC (EYT/D9) — Hayden Smith is national champion.
The Rimersburg native and Union High School junior cleared 6 feet, 10.75 inches to take first place at the AAU Junior Olympics on Wednesday afternoon.
Smith, who won a PIAA title in May, bested a field of 80 jumpers from across the country.
Herman Batiste of Jackson, La., was second at 6-8.75.
Smith qualified for the AAU Junior Olympics by clearing 6-10 in a qualifier in Charleston, W.Va. in June
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