Smithtown High School East Student-Athlete Named Leading High Jumper

One local student-athlete was recently named the leading high school high jumper in the United States this year.

Smithtown High School East student Daniel Claxton received the honor earlier this month.

Last month, he beat his own record by jumping 7 feet at the Ocean Breeze Invitational, setting a new meet record, school record and Suffolk County record.

Claxton has been named league champion, large school champion and was the top finisher at the state qualifier meet.

He will be competing in the state championships on March 4.

Congratulations to Daniel Claxton!

Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District