Athletes to Watch: Sandi Morris For several years, pole vaulter Sandi Morris was the runner-up – at U.S. Championships, World Championships, World Indoor Championships, and the 2016 Rio Olympics. In 2018 she won the world indoor title, and is solidly one of the top pole vaulters in the world. Morris, who has a rock collection and a number of snakes as pets, and often dyes the ends of her hair colors like pink and blue, celebrated her world indoor title with a Five Guys burger and shake. She celebrated her second-place finish at the Diamond League Finals last year by getting engaged to Olympic long jumper Tyrone Smith, who was born in and competes for Bermuda but grew up in Chicago. Visit Sandi's Team USA profile Athlete Info Sport Track and Field Height 5'8" Weight 137 Date of Birth July 8, 1992 Hometown Greenville, SC Current Residence Fayetteville, AR Trivia Sandi has a love for all things animals. She enjoyed horseback riding as a kid and had a plethora of pets growing up, including a flying squirrel. When she was young, she used to spend hours watching Steve Irwin on "The Crocodile Hunter". Grow your Olympic knowledge Dreaming Beyond Assumptions: Simone Manuel Shares Her LA28 ‘A’ Logo Simone shares how she hopes her LA28 'A' log inspires people to pursue their passion. Paris Olympic Venues for the 2024 Games The upcoming Paris Olympics in 2024 will spotlight a collection of venues that fuse the city’s rich history with state-of-the-art design. Mariah: A Boxer’s Dream 16-year-old Navajo boxer Mariah Bahe is fighting against all odds to become the first female Native American Olympic boxer. Frances Tiafoe Discusses the American Dream, His Ambition, and ‘DMV Mentality’ From humble beginnings to one of the top tennis players in the world meet Frances Tiafoe. Olympians Honed Their Athleticism Playing Multiple Sports as Kids Learn which sports Olympic athletes played while they were growing up. Athletes to Watch: Alex Morgan Tokyo will be the third Olympic Games for Morgan. Check out why she is one of our 'Athlete's to Watch.' View More sports in this article Track & Field tags in this article 2020 Summer Olympics Athletes to Watch Fan SportsEngine