PORTLAND – The parents of an Oregon high school champion pole vaulter pierced in the eye by a javelin say their son’s vision is blurry but he can see out of the eye.
Barry and Carrie Kennedy in a statement released Sunday through say Parker Kennedy, 18, is in fair condition. The parents say his neurological status is good and he’s talking, moving and showing signs of progress at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.
Parker Kennedy was injured Friday night after he tripped during a Portland track meet.
Kennedy won the 5A pole vault at the state championship in the spring.
