Miles Nesmith hops, skips, and jumps to a US No. 13 all-time mark at the Carl Lewis Inv. with his 51-7.50
Miles Nesmith has made a habit of delivering his biggest performances far from home, and the 2026 Carl Lewis Invitational in Houston was no exception. The Memphis Central senior entered the weekend as the US No. 3 indoor triple jumper, but left Yeoman Fieldhouse having made a definitive statement. Competing for Youth Track of Memphis, Nesmith emphatically captured the triple jump title with a new personal best and meet record of 51-7½ (15.74m), shattering the previous meet standard of 49-5½ that had stood since 2019. It was another reminder that when Nesmith steps onto Texas runways, history often follows, as this is the US No.13 all-time indoor triple jump.
The victory didn't come easily. Nesmith opened the competition with a solid 48-11½, then endured a stretch of frustration with three consecutive fouls as he searched for rhythm and timing. Rather than pressing, he stayed patient-a trait that has defined his rise to the top of the national rankings. Once things clicked, the floodgates opened. He broke back into the 51-foot range with a 51-2¼, then saved his best for the moment it mattered most, launching the record-breaking 51-7½ to put the competition out of reach. The performance reinforced why Nesmith is widely regarded as one of the most complete jumpers in the country, pairing elite power with championship composure.
Nesmith's resume speaks to his versatility and consistency across the nation. He has cleared 24-3¼ in the long jump to win at Nike Outdoor Nationals, claimed a Texas Relays title in the triple jump, soared 52-9 to win the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships, and owns a 7-2½ personal best in the high jump as a Tennessee state champion.
Whether indoors or outdoors, in Texas, Oregon, or Tennessee, Nesmith continues to rise to the occasion. With the indoor season still unfolding, his Carl Lewis Invitational performance signals that even bigger moments may be ahead as he chases national titles this spring.
Boys Triple Jump - Top 10 Results
Carl Lewis Invitational
| Place | Athlete | School / Team | Best Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miles Nesmith | Youth Track of Memphis | 51-7½ (15.74m) |
| 2 | Carlin Archer | UPward Performance | 47-10 (14.58m) |
| 3 | Landon Moxey | UPward Performance | 47-9 (14.55m) |
| 4 | David Ojelabi | Track Houston | 47-8¾ (14.55m) |
| 5 | Damian Brice | UPward Performance | 47-7¾ (14.52m) |
| 6 | Caleb Woodard | Keller Fossil Ridge | 46-8½ (14.24m) |
| 7 | Ellison Collins IV | Mainland Jaguars | 45-6¾ (13.89m) |
| 8 | Antwan Oakley | Unattached | 44-4¾ (13.53m) |
| 9 | Cody Pardue | C.L. Athletic Stars | 44-3¾ (13.51m) |
| 10 | Tayshaun Dye | Millington Central | 44-0 (13.41m) |
