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Konstantin Volkov

Konstantin Volkov

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Birth dateFeb 28, 1960
BirthplaceIrkutsk, Russia
Height1.84 m
Weight74 kg

Konstantin Yuryevich Volkov (Russian: Константин Юрьевич Волков; born 28 February 1960 in Irkutsk) is a retired pole vaulter. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.85
#90 all-time
1989 season best
5.60
Jun 3, 1989 · Irkutsk (URS)
1989 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 silver
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Pole Vault 5.85 (#90 all-time), 1989 season best 5.60 (Jun 3, 1989, Irkutsk (URS)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 silver · 66 years old

PB

Personal bests

5.85
#90 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1
World Championships-1-1
Total-2-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
PV
5.60-Jun 3, 1989
→
Irkutsk (URS)
1986
PV
5.65-Feb 8, 1986
→
Moskva (URS) (i)
1985
PV
5.50-Jan 20, 1985
→
Minsk (BLR) (i)
1984
PV
5.85-Jun 22, 1984
→
Kiev (URS)
1983
PV
5.72-Jul 4, 1983
→
Leningrad (URS)
1982
PV
5.65-Mar 7, 1982
→
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1981
PV
5.84-Aug 2, 1981
→
Bucureşti (ROU)
1980
PV
5.70-Jul 6, 1980
→
Moskva (URS) (i)
1979
PV
5.60-Aug 5, 1979
→
Torino (ITA)

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.60-Jun 3Irkutsk

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.65-Feb 8Moskva (i)

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Jan 20Minsk (i)

1984

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.55-Sep 14Tokyo
PV
5.80-Aug 17Friendship Games, Moskva
PV
5.70-Jul 20Berlin
PV
5.85-Jun 22Kiev
PV
5.75-Jun 9Sochi Znamenskiy Memorial, Sochi
PV
5.70-May 26Sochi
PV
5.65-Feb 10Inglewood, CA (i)
PV
5.60-Jan 22Leningrad (i)
PV
5.60-Jan 15Vilnius (i)

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.60-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
PV
5.60-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
PV
5.70-Jul 26Leningrad
PV
5.65-Jul 9Edmonton Universiade, Edmonton
PV
5.72-Jul 4Tallinn
PV
5.60-May 29Neon Faliron

1982

3 performances

1981

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.65-Sep 9Rieti
PV
5.70-Sep 5Roma IAAF World Cup
PV
5.84-Aug 2Irkutsk
PV
5.75-Jul 23Bucuresti Universiade, Bucureşti
PV
5.70-Jul 10Leningrad RUS-USA Int. Match, Leningrad
PV
5.65-Jun 20Macon, Mâcon
PV
5.60-May 30Sochi
PV
5.71-May 17Irkutsk

1980

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.65-Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
PV
5.35-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
PV
5.70-Jul 6Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva (i)
PV
5.69-Jun 11Moskva NC, Moskva
PV
5.63-May 24Irkutsk
PV
5.60-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
PV
5.64-Feb 9Moskva (i)

1979

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Sep 13Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
PV
5.30-Aug 25Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
PV
5.60-Aug 5European Cup Final A, Torino
PV
5.55-Jul 27Moskva Spartakiade, Moskva
PV
5.45-Feb 25European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
PV
5.45-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)

Honours

🥈

IAAF World Championships

Pole Vault

1983
🥇

Edmonton Universiade

Pole Vault

1983
🥈

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1982
🥇

Roma IAAF World Cup

Pole Vault

1981
🥇

Bucuresti Universiade

Pole Vault

1981
🥇

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1980
🥈

The XXII Olympic Games

Pole Vault

1980
🥉

Montréal IAAF World Cup

Pole Vault

1979
🥈

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Konstantin Volkov's Pole Vault personal best?

Konstantin Volkov's Pole Vault personal best is 5.85, set on Jun 22, 1984 in Kiev (URS), #90 on the all-time list.

Which events does Konstantin Volkov compete in?

Konstantin Volkov competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Konstantin Volkov perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 5.60, set on Jun 3, 1989 in Irkutsk (URS).

How many medals has Konstantin Volkov won?

Konstantin Volkov has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.