Vladimir Polyakov (pole vaulter)
Vladimir Polyakov (Russian: Владимир Поляков; born 17 April 1960) is a retired pole vaulter who represented the Soviet Union and later Russia. On 26 June 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.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Men's pole vault world record holder 26 June 1981 – 28 August 1983 |
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Preceded by |
Men's pole vault best year performance 1981 |
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