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David Roberts
- Born
- Jul 23, 1951 (75 years old)
- Birthplace
- Stillwater, United States
- Events
- Pole Vault
- Height
- 1.88 m
- Weight
- 81 kg
David Luther Roberts (born July 23, 1951) is an American retired pole vaulter and practicing physician. He won a silver medal at the 1971 Pan America Games and a bronze at the 1976 Olympics. Domestically he held the NCAA title in 1971–1973 and the AAU title in 1972 and 1974. He set two world records, in 1975 and 1976.
Personal best · Pole Vault5.70
1979 season best5.33Mar 30, 1979 · Gainesville, FL
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
As of Oct 27, 2026: Pole Vault 5.70 (#306 all-time), 1979 season best 5.33 (Mar 30, 1979, Gainesville, FL (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 75 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | PV | 5.33 | – | Mar 30, 1979 | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 1978 | PV | 5.20 | – | Jun 8, 1978 | Westwood, CA (USA) |
| 1976 | PV | 5.70 | – | Jun 22, 1976 | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1975 | PV | 5.65 | – | Mar 28, 1975 | Gainesville, FL (USA) |
| 1974 | PV | 5.33 | – | Jun 22, 1974 | Westwood, CA (USA) |
| 1973 | PV | 5.33 | – | Mar 17, 1973 | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 1972 | PV | 5.49 | – | Jun 17, 1972 | Seattle, WA (USA) |
| 1971 | PV | 5.34 | – | Jun 19, 1971 | Seattle NCAA Championships |