Cadogan Abada – French-American Pole Vaulter Shooting for the Stars
“There is no shortcut to success, so trust the process, be patient, work hard and success will come …»
Cadogan Abada was born in Monaco in 1998 and moved to Miami in 2009 with his parents. He went to high-school at Immaculata La Salle in Coconut Grove. He is fluent in French and English and speaks some Spanish too. Before leaving Florida to study abroad, Cadogan got a license as a kite surf instructor and as a Florida real estate agent. He is currently in Monaco finishing degrees in Business Administration, International Management and Sports Business Management. He comes back to Miami as often as he can to see his family and friends since his connection with the city of sunshine, water sports & the beaches is so special.
Cado’s future in sports may have been sealed at La Salle when he discovered track & field, thanks to his father Patrick Abada an ex-Olympian Pole Vaulter who became his first coach. While studying in France, he became a high-level athlete in pole vault and regularly participates in French and international competitions and championships. He ranked 14th in the French Championship 2020 with a jump at 4m80. His record in pole vault is 5m11. He represented Monaco twice at the Olympic Games of the Small States of Europe.
Right now, Cado is focusing on his sports career and his business life. He is interning at World Athletics, the International Federation of Athletics, in Monaco, where he is learning about sports and event management. In spite of suffering a few injuries in the past year, Cadogan continues training every day after work. He is determined to keep progressing and is shooting for the stars. His obsession is to become a professional athlete and his dream is to be an Olympian.