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Don Baird

Don Baird

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateMay 29, 1951
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Don Baird is a Australia jumper, born on May 29, 1951. He competes primarily in the PV.

His personal bests include 5.53 in the PV. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.53
#759 all-time
1983 season best
5.37
Jun 9, 1983 · Eugene, OR (USA)
1983 season best
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Pole Vault 5.53 (#759 all-time), 1983 season best 5.37 (Jun 9, 1983, Eugene, OR (USA)) · 75 years old

PB

Personal bests

5.53
#759 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
PV
5.37-Jun 9, 1983
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1978
PV
5.48-Mar 25, 1978
↓
Irvine, CA (USA)
1977
PV
5.53-Apr 16, 1977
↓
Long Beach, CA (USA)
1976
PV
5.51-May 1, 1976
↓
San José (USA)
1975
PV
5.41-Feb 21, 1975
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1974
PV
5.26-Jul 10, 1974
↓
Koblenz (GER)
1973
PV
5.33-Sep 15, 1973
↓
Fulda (GER)

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.37-Jun 9Eugene, OR

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.48-Mar 25Irvine, CA

1977

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.20-Sep 3Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup
PV
5.10-Aug 28Rieti
PV
5.30-Aug 21Nice Nikaďa, Nice
PV
5.40-Jul 5Turku
PV
5.53-Apr 16Long Beach, CA
PV
5.33-Mar 13Westwood, CA

1976

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.30-Aug 18Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
PV
5.25-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
PV
5.10-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
PV
5.44-Jun 12Westwood, CA
PV
5.51-May 1San José

1975

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.10-Aug 20Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
PV
5.33-Jun 21Eugene AAU Championships, Eugene, OR
PV
5.41-Feb 21New York, NY (i)

1974

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.20-Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
PV
5.26-Jul 10Koblenz

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.33-Sep 15Fulda

Honours

4

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

Pole Vault

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Don Baird's Pole Vault personal best?

Don Baird's Pole Vault personal best is 5.53, set on Apr 16, 1977 in Long Beach, CA (USA), #759 on the all-time list.

Which events does Don Baird compete in?

Don Baird competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Don Baird perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 5.37, set on Jun 9, 1983 in Eugene, OR (USA).