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Earl Bell

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Earl Bell

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Birth dateAug 25, 1955
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Earl Bell is a United States jumper, born on August 25, 1955. He competes primarily in the PV.

His personal bests include 5.87 in the PV. He has earned 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.87
#79 all-time
1992 season best
5.65
Jun 7, 1992 · Jonesboro, AR (USA)
1992 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Pole Vault 5.87 (#79 all-time), 1992 season best 5.65 (Jun 7, 1992, Jonesboro, AR (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 71 years old

PB

Personal bests

5.87
#79 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1992
PV
5.65-Jun 7, 1992
↓
Jonesboro, AR (USA)
1991
PV
5.65-May 19, 1991
↓
Jonesboro, AR (USA)
1990
PV
5.74-Jun 16, 1990
↓
Norwalk, CA (USA)
1989
PV
5.70-Sep 1, 1989
↓
Herculis
1988
PV
5.87-May 14, 1988
↓
Jonesboro, AR (USA)
1987
PV
5.86-Jan 24, 1987
↓
Portland, OR (USA) (i)
1986
PV
5.81-Aug 2, 1986
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1985
PV
5.61-Feb 9, 1985
↓
East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1984
PV
5.80-Jun 9, 1984
↓
San José (USA)
1983
PV
5.62-May 15, 1983
↓
Westwood, CA (USA)
1982
PV
5.65-Jan 29, 1982
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1981
PV
5.65-Aug 19, 1981
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1980
PV
5.60-Apr 19, 1980
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1979
PV
5.48-Feb 17, 1979
↓
Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
1978
PV
5.50-May 28, 1978
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1977
PV
5.60-Jul 4, 1977
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1976
PV
5.67-May 29, 1976
↓
Wichita, KS (USA)
1975
PV
5.51-Jun 7, 1975
↓
Provo, UT (USA)
1974
PV
5.09-May 17, 1974
↓
Jonesboro, AR (USA)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.65-Jun 7Jonesboro, AR

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.35-Jul 20New York, NY
PV
5.65-May 19Jonesboro, AR

1990

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.60-Aug 19Köln
PV
5.60-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
PV
5.40-Jul 12Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
PV
5.50-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
PV
5.50-Jun 28Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
PV
5.74-Jun 16Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
PV
5.50-Jun 14Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA

1989

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Sep 3Rieti
PV
5.70-Sep 1Herculis
PV
5.50-Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
PV
5.61-Aug 20Köln Weltklasse, Köln
PV
5.60-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
PV
5.50-Aug 13Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
PV
5.50-Aug 10Grosseto
PV
5.40-Jul 19Pescara Golden Gala, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara
PV
5.50-Jul 17Belfast
PV
5.50-Jul 14London Royal Mail Parcels Games, Crystal Palace, London
PV
5.60-Jul 10Nice Nikaia, Nice
PV
5.40-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
PV
5.50-Jul 1Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
PV
5.60-Jun 10Westwood, CA
PV
5.70-Jun 3Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
PV
5.50-May 27San José
PV
5.50-Apr 29Tampa, FL
PV
5.70-Mar 11Grenoble (i)
PV
5.50-Feb 17Inglewood, CA (i)
PV
5.50-Feb 10East Rutherford Vitalis Olympic Invitational, East Rutherford, NJ (i)

1988

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.70-Sep 28The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
PV
5.40-Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
PV
5.65-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
PV
5.60-Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
PV
5.70-Aug 11Sestriere
PV
5.70-Aug 6Genève
PV
5.40-Aug 2Monaco
PV
5.79-Jul 21Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
PV
5.50-Jun 5Westwood, CA
PV
5.87-May 14Jonesboro, AR
PV
5.50-May 7Modesto, CA
PV
5.66-Apr 9Jonesboro, AR
PV
5.70-Mar 12Grenoble (i)
PV
5.64-Feb 26USA Indoor Championships
PV
5.60-Feb 19Inglewood, CA (i)
PV
5.70-Feb 14Fairfax, VA (i)
PV
5.70-Feb 13East Rutherford, NJ (i)
PV
5.81-Feb 5Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
PV
5.50-Jan 29Toronto (i)
PV
5.60-Jan 22Portland, OR (i)
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Honours

🥉

Herculis

Pole Vault

1989
4

The XXIV Olympic Games

Pole Vault

1988
🥈

Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

Pole Vault

1987
5

IAAF World Championships

Pole Vault

1987
🥈

IAAF World Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1987
🥉

The XXIII Olympic Games

Pole Vault

1984
6

The XXI Olympic Games

Pole Vault

1976
🥇

Provo NCAA Championships

Pole Vault

1975
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Earl Bell's Pole Vault personal best?

Earl Bell's Pole Vault personal best is 5.87, set on May 14, 1988 in Jonesboro, AR (USA), #79 on the all-time list.

Which events does Earl Bell compete in?

Earl Bell competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Earl Bell perform in 1992?

1992 season best: 5.65, set on Jun 7, 1992 in Jonesboro, AR (USA).

How many medals has Earl Bell won?

Earl Bell has won 1 Olympic Games medal.