This New York State Trooper Is Hiding an Amazing Secret

It's always fun to find out about the secret lives of others. Not strange or dark secrets, but the kinds of details that professionals usually keep to themselves when they're on the job.

For example, your bartender could be a world-class knitter, or your mechanic could be the first chair violinist in the community orchestra. As the New York State Police recently shared, one of their officers has a secret, too... and it's a big one.

Number of New York State Police Troopers

The New York State Police is an impressively large organization. With more than 3,500 troopers and countless other employees working behind the scenes, it's no wonder that some of them do extraordinary things after they clock out.

The "Secret" Life of NYSP Trooper Tomarris Bell

One such member of the New York State Police is NYSP Troop A recruiter Tomarris Bell. When Trooper Bell isn't working at Troop A, which serves several counties in western New York State, he's busy being the best in the world in a different environment.

New York State Police Trooper Is a Gold Medal Winner

"A huge congratulations to NYS Police Troop A recruiter, Trooper Tomarris Bell who won a gold medal in the 2025 World Masters Indoor Championships", the NYSP recently posted on Facebook. What Bell did to earn the medal (below) seems to defy the laws of physics.

Trooper Tomarris Bell Wins the Gold at the World Masters Indoor Track Championships

Trooper Tomarris, a triple jumper, is ranked #1 in the world in the 35-39 year-old age bracket. His jaw-dropping triple jump distance of 49 feet 6 inches is only 11 feet shy of the world record for any athlete of any age, and just 10 feet under the Olympic record.

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So don't forget, the next time someone pours you a beer at the bar, fixes your fender at the body shop, or even pulls you over for speeding, you could not only be dealing with a seasoned professional, but someone who has an amazing secret that goes far beyond their day job.

Athletes like Trooper Bell must have breezed through the physical tests to become a member of the New York State Police. Check out the requirements below.