Vladimir Polyakov
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Vladimir Polyakov (born April 17, 1960) is a retired pole vaulter who represented the USSR and later Russia. On June 26, 1981 he managed to clear 5.81 metres, beating Thierry Vigneron's six-day-old world record. Two years later Polyakov lost the record to Pierre Quinon, who jumped 5.82. Polyakov won a silver medal at the 1982 European Championships, and won the European Indoor Championships in 1983.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | European Indoor Championships | Sindelfingen, West Germany | 2nd | |
| 1981 | European Indoor Championships | Grenoble, France | 7th | |
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 2nd | |
| 1983 | European Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 1st |
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Vladimir Polyakov
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Thierry Vigneron |
Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder June 26, 1981 – August 28, 1983 |
Succeeded by Pierre Quinon |
| Sporting positions | ||
Preceded by Wladyslaw Kozakiewicz |
Men's Pole Vault Best Year Performance 1981 |
Succeeded by Dave Volz Jean-Michel Bellot |
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