Look, up in the sky?

OK, Widefield’s Tony Carodine Jr. is not Superman, or a super hero.

But he jumped super at last weekend’s Harrison Panther Invitational at Memorial Stadium. The senior and defending 4A triple jump champion recorded distances of 49 feet, 1 inch in the triple jump and 23-4½ in the long jump, both better than any jump in Colorado last year and put him among some of the country’s best.

With plenty of season remaining, the real question is: How far can he fly?

“I want to break the all-time mark in the triple (51-0¼), and set both state meet records,” Carodine said. “I just knew as long as I kept working hard and practicing hard, everything would start to come together. Now, I have to work on the little things and get my form down as perfect as I can.”

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How do you reward yourself after such an unbelievable weekend in the arena?

My mom (Joretha) is taking me to get another tattoo. It has the USATF (U.S. Track and Field) wings in the background with a track shoe and a star.

Did you create it?

I can’t draw. Actually, one of my best friends is Boris Berian from last year’s track team (4A state champion in 400 and 800). He came up with it and drew it up.

What’s your main form of expression?

I love to sing. I’ve sang the lead at church a few times. The first few times in front of a crowd, I got really nervous. But with all the national track events I’ve been in, I got used to the pressure.

Since you’re headed to Missouri next year, how are you handling its stunning loss Friday?

I’m still mad since I know they could have gone far. They can get it again next year if they keep practicing and working hard.

Who’s your major influence on the track?

Will Claye (reigning national indoor triple jump champion). I met him when my club team was in a meet in New Mexico. It was an honor in itself seeing him, but he even coached me a little. To me, that was crazy. It was great to hear what he had to say.

Where are you from?

Both my dad (Tony Sr.) and mom are in the U.S. Army, so we’ve moved around. I lived in Texas for seven years, lived with my grandma in Chicago for a year after both parents were deployed at the same time, and have been here since my freshman year.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Best R&B singer ever

( ) Al Green (x) Luther Vandross ( ) Marvin Gaye ( ) Barry White

Story in the news that simply needs to go away

( ) High gas prices ( ) Republican nomination (x) Tim Tebow ( ) new iPad

Favorite football team

( ) Bears ( ) Patriots ( ) Cowboys (x) Steelers

Most satisfying dessert after a grueling workout

( ) pie ( ) Snickers (x) cookies and ice cream ( ) cake

Look, up in the sky?

OK, Widefield’s Tony Carodine Jr. is not Superman, or a super hero.

But he jumped super at last weekend’s Harrison Panther Invitational at Memorial Stadium. The senior and defending 4A triple jump champion recorded distances of 49 feet, 1 inch in the triple jump and 23-4½ in the long jump, both better than any jump in Colorado last year and put him among some of the country’s best.

With plenty of season remaining, the real question is: How far can he fly?

“I want to break the all-time mark in the triple (51-0¼), and set both state meet records,” Carodine said. “I just knew as long as I kept working hard and practicing hard, everything would start to come together. Now, I have to work on the little things and get my form down as perfect as I can.”

QUICK HITS

How do you reward yourself after such an unbelievable weekend in the arena?

My mom (Joretha) is taking me to get another tattoo. It has the USATF (U.S. Track and Field) wings in the background with a track shoe and a star.

Did you create it?

I can’t draw. Actually, one of my best friends is Boris Berian from last year’s track team (4A state champion in 400 and 800). He came up with it and drew it up.

What’s your main form of expression?

I love to sing. I’ve sang the lead at church a few times. The first few times in front of a crowd, I got really nervous. But with all the national track events I’ve been in, I got used to the pressure.

Since you’re headed to Missouri next year, how are you handling its stunning loss Friday?

I’m still mad since I know they could have gone far. They can get it again next year if they keep practicing and working hard.

Who’s your major influence on the track?

Will Claye (reigning national indoor triple jump champion). I met him when my club team was in a meet in New Mexico. It was an honor in itself seeing him, but he even coached me a little. To me, that was crazy. It was great to hear what he had to say.

Where are you from?

Both my dad (Tony Sr.) and mom are in the U.S. Army, so we’ve moved around. I lived in Texas for seven years, lived with my grandma in Chicago for a year after both parents were deployed at the same time, and have been here since my freshman year.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Best R&B singer ever

( ) Al Green (x) Luther Vandross ( ) Marvin Gaye ( ) Barry White

Story in the news that simply needs to go away

( ) High gas prices ( ) Republican nomination (x) Tim Tebow ( ) new iPad

Favorite football team

( ) Bears ( ) Patriots ( ) Cowboys (x) Steelers

Most satisfying dessert after a grueling workout

( ) pie ( ) Snickers (x) cookies and ice cream ( ) cake