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David Roberts
USAMenBirth dateJul 23, 1951
BirthplaceStillwater, United States
Height1.88 m
Weight81 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.
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Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
75 years old
As of Sep 12, 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
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Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | - | 1 | 1 |