Athletes to Watch: Vashti Cunningham The daughter of retired NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham and a former ballerina, Cunningham has the pedigree to excel in high jump. Vashti turned pro in March 2016 at age 18. So far her greatest success has come indoors – winning the 2016 world indoor championships and placing second in 2018, but outdoors she has not been as successful. She was 13th at the Rio Olympics and 10th at last year’s world championships. Still, she is solidly the top American high jumper right now and has won the last two U.S. titles. Her brother Randall is also an NCAA champion high jumper at USC. The Cunninghams attended the 2018 Super Bowl to cheer on the Eagles; Randall (Sr.) played 11 seasons in Philadelphia and three in Minnesota, where the Super Bowl was held. Visit Vashti's Team USA profile Athlete Info Sport Track and Field Height 6'1" Weight 123 Date of Birth January 18, 1998 Hometown Las Vegas, NV Current Residence Las Vegas, NV Trivia Vashti became the youngest Olympic Games qualifying track and field athlete in U.S. history when she made the team for Rio at the age of 18. Grow your Olympic knowledge Athletes to Watch: Ashleigh Johnson & Maggie Steffens Learn more about USA water polo team members Ashleigh Johnson and Maggie Steffens. Scout Bassett’s Infinite Possibilities In Los Angeles Scout shares how her LA28 'A' logo represents infinite possibilities in what you can do. Olympians Go Back in Time, Offer Advice to Their 12-Year-Old Selves Olympic athletes give their 12-year-old selves advice they have learned over their careers. Tokyo Olympics Recap: Top Inspirational Moments of the Games The Tokyo Olympics were full of moments both big and small that inspired viewers around the world. Here are some of SportsEngine's favorites. Chalktails: How the White Powder Helps Gymnasts Succeed Morgan Hurd, Sam Mikulak, Suni Lee and other American gymnasts weigh in on why chalk is a vital part of the sport. Lilly Singh’s Journey to Inclusion in Los Angeles Lily shares her experiences and how Los Angeles has helped her open up. View More sports in this article Track & Field tags in this article 2020 Summer Olympics Athletes to Watch Fan SportsEngine