Karl Kain

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Events
Pole Vault

Karl Kain is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 12.01 in the 100m, 55.51 in the 400m, 5:22.79 in the 1500m, 21.39 in the 110mH and 1.67 in the HJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Pole Vault4.40
2026 season best4.10May 9, 2026 · Oakland Track and Field Complex, Rochester, MI
2026 season best
Last competitionHorizon League Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 9, 2026 · 4.10
Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: Pole Vault 4.40, 2026 season best 4.10 (May 9, 2026, Oakland Track and Field Complex, Rochester, MI (USA)) · Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 9, 2026, 4.10

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mMI 2026United States 100 m all-time list12.01613 pts–
400mMI 2026United States 400 m all-time list55.51563 pts–
1500mMI 2026United States 1500 m all-time list5:22.79157 pts–
110mHMI 2026United States 110 m hurdles all-time list21.39*149 pts–
HJMI 2026United States High Jump all-time list1.67629 pts–
PVMI 2024United States Pole Vault all-time list4.40833 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026HJ Indoor1.59–Feb 28, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
2026HJ 1.67–May 8, 2026Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026PV 4.10–May 9, 2026Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026PV Indoor4.45–Mar 1, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
2026LJ 5.27+0.0May 8, 2026Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026LJ Indoor5.68–Feb 28, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
202660m Indoor7.55–Feb 28, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
202660mH Indoor10.88–Mar 1, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Karl Kain's Pole Vault personal best is 4.40, set on May 4, 2024 in Oakland Track and Field Complex, Rochester, MI (USA).

Karl Kain competes in the Pole Vault.

2026 season best: 4.10, set on May 9, 2026 in Oakland Track and Field Complex, Rochester, MI (USA). Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 9, 2026, 4.10.