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Roland Carter

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Birth dateJul 16, 1946
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Roland Carter is a United States jumper, born on July 16, 1946. He competes primarily in the PV.

His personal bests include 5.50 in the PV. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.50
#857 all-time
1978 season best
5.33
Jan 7, 1978 · Long Beach, CA (USA) (i)
1978 season best
Age
80 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Pole Vault 5.50 (#857 all-time), 1978 season best 5.33 (Jan 7, 1978, Long Beach, CA (USA) (i)) · 80 years old

PB

Personal bests

5.50
#857 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
PV
5.33-Jan 7, 1978
↓
Long Beach, CA (USA) (i)
1977
PV
5.33-Jan 21, 1977
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)
1976
PV
5.50-Feb 27, 1976
↓
USA Indoor Championships
1975
PV
5.33-Feb 15, 1975
↓
Cleveland, OH (USA) (i)
1974
PV
5.33-Apr 27, 1974
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1973
PV
5.22-Feb 16, 1973
↓
Fort Worth, TX (USA) (i)
1972
PV
5.20-Jul 2, 1972
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.33-Jan 7Long Beach, CA (i)

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.33-Jan 21Philadelphia, PA (i)

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.38-May 29Wichita, KS
PV
5.50-Feb 27USA Indoor Championships

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.33-Feb 15Cleveland, OH (i)

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.33-Apr 27Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.22-Feb 16Fort Worth, TX (i)

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.20-Jul 2Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR

Honours

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USA Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1976
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Roland Carter's Pole Vault personal best?

Roland Carter's Pole Vault personal best is 5.50, set on Feb 27, 1976 in New York, NY (USA) (i), #857 on the all-time list.

Which events does Roland Carter compete in?

Roland Carter competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Roland Carter perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 5.33, set on Jan 7, 1978 in Long Beach, CA (USA) (i).