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Brian Hooper

Brian Hooper

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Birth dateMay 18, 1953
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Brian Hooper is a United Kingdom jumper, born on May 18, 1953. He competes primarily in the PV.

His personal bests include 5.59 in the PV. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.59
#636 all-time
1985 season best
5.40
Jun 21, 1985 · Birmingham (GBR)
1985 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Pole Vault 5.59 (#636 all-time), 1985 season best 5.40 (Jun 21, 1985, Birmingham (GBR)) · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

5.59
#636 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1985
PV
5.40-Jun 21, 1985
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1984
PV
5.41-Sep 16, 1984
↓
Karlovac (CRO)
1981
PV
5.50-Feb 28, 1981
↓
Camborne (GBR) (i)
1980
PV
5.59-Sep 6, 1980
↓
London (GBR)
1979
PV
5.40-Aug 11, 1979
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1978
PV
5.42-Sep 17, 1978
↓
Gateshead (GBR)
1977
PV
5.40-Aug 29, 1977
↓
London (GBR)
1976
PV
5.32-Aug 21, 1976
↓
Edinburgh (GBR)
1975
PV
5.20-Feb 1, 1975
↓
Cosford (GBR) (i)
1974
PV
5.20-Aug 26, 1974
↓
London (GBR)
1973
PV
5.16-Jul 14, 1973
↓
London (GBR)
1972
PV
5.10-Oct 1, 1972
↓
Colombes (FRA)

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.00-Aug 26London GBR-HUN-POL-TCH Int. Match, London
PV
5.40-Jun 21Birmingham

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.41-Sep 16Karlovac

1981

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Feb 28Camborne (i)
PV
5.45-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
PV
5.45-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
PV
5.40-Jan 24Cosford (i)

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.59-Sep 6London
PV
5.35-Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
PV
5.35-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
PV
5.36-May 18Cwmbran

1979

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.30-Aug 27London
PV
5.40-Aug 11Birmingham
PV
5.30-Aug 5European Cup Final A, Torino
PV
5.30-Feb 25European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
PV
5.30-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Aug 29London GBR-FRG, London
PV
5.37-Jul 30Gateshead

1976

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.32-Aug 21Edinburgh
PV
5.00-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
PV
5.10-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal

1975

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.00-Mar 9European Indoor Championships
PV
5.00-Mar 8European Indoor Championships
PV
5.20-Feb 1Cosford (i)

1974

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.10-Sep 6Roma European Championships
PV
5.10-Sep 2Roma European Championships
PV
5.20-Aug 26London

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.16-Jul 14London

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.10-Oct 1Colombes

Honours

8

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1979
7

Praha European Championships

Pole Vault

1978
7

Praha European Championships

Pole Vault

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brian Hooper's Pole Vault personal best?

Brian Hooper's Pole Vault personal best is 5.59, set on Sep 6, 1980 in London (GBR), #636 on the all-time list.

Which events does Brian Hooper compete in?

Brian Hooper competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Brian Hooper perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 5.40, set on Jun 21, 1985 in Birmingham (GBR).