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John Besmer

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Birth dateSep 16, 1966
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John Besmer is a United States jumper, born on September 16, 1966. He competes primarily in the PV.

His personal bests include 5.50= in the PV. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.50=
#857 all-time
2008 season best
4.50
Jan 5, 2008 · Reno, NV (USA) (i)
2008 season best
Age
60 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Pole Vault 5.50= (#857 all-time), 2008 season best 4.50 (Jan 5, 2008, Reno, NV (USA) (i)) · 60 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
PV
4.50-Jan 5, 2008
↑
Reno, NV (USA) (i)
2004
PV
5.05-Jun 30, 2004
↑
San Luis Obispo, CA (USA)
2003
PV
5.25-Jul 23, 2003
↑
Atascadero, CA (USA)
2002
PV
5.10-Mar 29, 2002
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2001
PV
5.13-Apr 7, 2001
↑
Fresno, CA (USA)
2000
PV
5.20-Feb 19, 2000
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
1999
PV
4.87-May 8, 1999
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
1995
PV
5.50-Jan 20, 1995
↑
Reno, NV (USA) (i)
1994
PV
5.50-Jun 11, 1994
↑
Los Gatos, CA (USA)

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.50-Jan 5Reno Pole Vault Summit Masters, Reno, NV (i)

2004

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.05-Jun 30Atascadero ATAHS All-Comers, Atascadero, CA
PV
4.90-Jun 16Atascadero TCUSA Summer Vault Series, Atascadero, CA
PV
5.05-Jun 12San Luis Obispo TCUSA Summer Vault Series, San Luis Obispo, CA
PV
4.95-May 8Modesto Relays, Modesto, CA
PV
5.02-Mar 20San Luis Obispo Cal Poly Invitational, San Luis Obispo, CA
PV
4.90-Jan 31Reno Silver State Invitational, Reno, NV (i)

2003

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.25-Jul 23Atascadero All-Comer Series, Atascadero, CA
PV
5.20-Jul 9Atascadero All-Comer Series, Atascadero, CA
PV
5.10-May 10Modesto Relays, Modesto, CA
PV
4.89-Apr 5Fresno Bob Mathias Fresno Relays, Fresno, CA
PV
4.90-Mar 28Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
PV
5.15-Mar 22San Luis Obispo Cal Poly Inv., San Luis Obispo, CA

2002

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.10-Apr 6Fresno Bob Mathias Fresno Relays, Fresno, CA
PV
5.10-Mar 29Stanford Elite Inv., Palo Alto, CA
PV
4.89-Mar 23Los Angeles USC-BYU-Oregon Tri Meet, Los Angeles, CA
PV
4.95-Mar 16San Luis Obispo Cal Poly Invitational, San Luis Obispo, CA

2001

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.08-May 12Modesto Relays Open, Modesto, CA
PV
5.05-May 4Stanford Cardinal Inv., Palo Alto, CA
PV
5.13-Apr 7Fresno Bob Mathias Relays Open, Fresno, CA
PV
5.10-Mar 31Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
PV
5.05-Mar 25Stanford Open, Palo Alto, CA
PV
4.99-Jan 21Reno Pole Vault Summit Open, Reno, NV (i)

2000

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.05-Jun 17Stanford Olympic Trials Qualifier, Palo Alto, CA
PV
5.05-May 13Modesto Relays Open, Modesto, CA
PV
5.05-May 5Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
PV
5.20-Feb 19Los Angeles Indoor Invitational, Los Angeles, CA (i)

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.85-May 15Stanford Cardinal Qualifyer, Palo Alto, CA
PV
4.87-May 8Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Jan 20Reno, NV (i)

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Jun 11Los Gatos, CA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Besmer's Pole Vault personal best?

John Besmer's Pole Vault personal best is 5.50=, set on Jan 20, 1995 in Reno, NV (USA) (i), #857 on the all-time list.

Which events does John Besmer compete in?

John Besmer competes in the Pole Vault.

How did John Besmer perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 4.50, set on Jan 5, 2008 in Reno, NV (USA) (i).