Maxim Tarasov
- Born
- Dec 2, 1970 (55 years old)
- Events
- Pole Vault
Maxim Tarasov is a Russia jumper, born on December 2, 1970. He competes primarily in the PV.
His personal bests include 6.05 in the PV. He has earned 19 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.
Personal best · Pole Vault6.05
2001 season best5.75Jul 9, 2001 · Nice
Medals7Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze
National record6.05Pole Vault
As of Oct 28, 2026: Pole Vault 6.05 (#8 all-time), 2001 season best 5.75 (Jul 9, 2001, Nice (FRA)) · Last competition: Monte Carlo Herculis, Jul 20, 2001, 5.70 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze · National record (Pole Vault) · 55 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| World Championships | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PV | 5.75 | – | Jul 9, 2001 | Nice (FRA) |
| 2000 | PV | 5.90 | – | Sep 29, 2000 | The XXVII Olympic Games |
| 1999 | PV | 6.05 | – | Jun 16, 1999 | Athina (GRE) |
| 1998 | PV | 5.95 | – | Sep 5, 1998 | Moskva IAAF Grand Prix Final |
| 1997 | PV | 6.00 | – | Sep 13, 1997 | Fukuoka IAAF Grand Prix Final |
| 1996 | PV | 5.90 | – | Sep 7, 1996 | Milano IAAF Grand Prix Final |
| 1995 | PV | 5.91 | – | Sep 11, 1995 | Zürich (SUI) |
| 1994 | PV | 5.90 | – | Jul 31, 1994 | Moskva (RUS) |