Russ Buller

Russ Buller

Born
Sep 10, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
Pole Vault

Russ Buller is an American former pole vaulter born on September 10, 1978. Raised in Westlake, Louisiana, he became the most successful pole vaulter in Louisiana State University history.

Buller won both the indoor and outdoor NCAA Division I championships in 2000, becoming a seven-time All-American and six-time SEC champion. He won the 2006 USA Outdoor Championships, finishing ahead of Olympic silver medalist Toby Stevenson. He finished second to Stevenson at the 2003 Pan American Games.

His career included appearances at the 2001 World Championships, fourth place at the 2001 Summer Universiade, and fifth at the 2006 IAAF World Cup. His dominance at LSU established the foundation for the program's continued success in the pole vault.

Personal best · Pole Vault5.81
2008 season best5.61Jan 12, 2008

As of Nov 3, 2026: Pole Vault 5.81 (#140 all-time), 2008 season best 5.61 (Jan 12, 2008) · 48 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
PVCA 20015.811,214 pts#140

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2008PV Indoor5.61–Jan 12, 2008Windsor (CAN) (i)
2008PV 5.61–Jan 12, 2008–
2007PV 5.73–Apr 15, 2007Walnut, CA (USA)
2006PV 5.80–Jun 24, 2006Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2005PV 5.75–May 7, 2005Modesto, CA (USA)
2004PV 5.75–Feb 28, 2004–
2004PV Indoor5.75–Feb 28, 2004Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2003PV 5.75–Apr 19, 2003Walnut, CA (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Russ Buller's Pole Vault personal best is 5.81, set on Apr 22, 2001 in Walnut, CA (USA), #140 on the all-time list.

Russ Buller competes in the Pole Vault.

2008 season best: 5.61, set on Jan 12, 2008.