Nick Hysong
- Born
- Dec 9, 1971 (54 years old)
- Birthplace
- Winslow, United States
- Events
- Pole Vault
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Weight
- 77 kg
Nick Hysong is an American pole vaulter born on December 9, 1971, in Winslow, Arizona. Standing 183 cm and weighing 77 kg, he won the Olympic gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Games with a personal best of 5.90 metres.
Hysong also won a bronze medal at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics. His athletic versatility was demonstrated by his respectable 100-metre time of 10.27 seconds, showcasing the speed that contributed to his vaulting success.
His Olympic gold medal remains one of the most significant achievements in American pole vaulting history. Hysong's combination of speed and technical excellence allowed him to reach the top of the Olympic podium in Sydney.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Pole Vault 5.90 (#57 all-time), 2013 season best 4.80 (May 3, 2013, Longmont, CO (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 1 bronze · 54 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PV | 4.80 | – | May 3, 2013 | Longmont, CO (USA) |
| 2012 | PV | 5.23 | – | Jun 9, 2012 | Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | PV | 5.23 | – | Apr 8, 2011 | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2010 | PV | 5.35 | – | Feb 19, 2010 | – |
| 2010 | PV Indoor | 5.35 | – | Feb 19, 2010 | Flagstaff, AZ (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | PV Indoor | 5.30 | – | Jan 2, 2009 | Reno, NV (USA) (i) |
| 2009 | PV | 5.30 | – | Jan 2, 2009 | – |
| 2007 | PV | 5.60 | – | May 19, 2007 | Chula Vista, CA (USA) |