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Earl Bell
- Born
- Aug 25, 1955 (71 years old)
- Events
- Pole Vault
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.
Personal best · Pole Vault5.87
1992 season best5.65Jun 7, 1992 · Jonesboro, AR
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
As of Oct 27, 2026: Pole Vault 5.87 (#75 all-time), 1992 season best 5.65 (Jun 7, 1992, Jonesboro, AR (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 71 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Indoor | 5.86 | – | Jan 24, 1987 | Portland, OR (USA) (i) |
| 1987 | PV | 5.86 | – | Jan 24, 1987 | – |
| 1986 | PV | 5.81 | – | Aug 2, 1986 | Houston, TX (USA) |