Rohan Crawford's 104cm leap opens US college volleyball door
Tasmanian 16-year-old Rohan Crawford has achieved a 104-centimetre vertical leap. It ranks among Australia's highest in the sport.
Standing 178 centimetres tall, Rohan Crawford is short for volleyball. But the 16-year-old has recorded a 104-centimetre vertical leap.
Rohan Crawford believes it ranks among the highest in both Tasmania and Australia for the sport. It would have placed him third at this year's AFL draft combine.
Crawford has signed with Study and Play USA. He will head to a US college in August 2028.
Rohan Crawford would love to work as a physio or chiropractor in the sports industry. He could also work in psychology or philosophy while pursuing volleyball.
The Newstead College student followed his father into the sport at Launceston club Aces. His dad is treasurer there.
- 104 centimetres
- Vertical leap
- 178 centimetres
- Height
- 16 years old
- Age
- August 2028
- College start
Why it mattersShows how one rare strength can overcome physical limits and open top global opportunities for young Australian athletes.
AustraliaDemonstrates how young Australians are accessing world-class sports development through US colleges when domestic pathways are limited.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 4 h ago
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