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Scott Houston
- Born
- Jun 11, 1990 (36 years old)
- Birthplace
- Winter Springs, United States
- Events
- Pole Vault
- Club
- Indiana Hoosiers
Scott Houston is an American pole vaulter born on June 11, 1990, in Winter Springs, Florida. He was the American national indoor champion in 2018 and competed collegiately for both the North Carolina Tar Heels and Indiana Hoosiers.
Houston developed his vaulting skills through the collegiate system before reaching the elite level. His national indoor championship in 2018 represented the pinnacle of his competitive achievements, establishing him among America's top vaulters.
Beyond his competitive career, Houston has coached collegiate pole vaulters, sharing his expertise with the next generation. His combination of national championship success and coaching work demonstrates his ongoing contribution to the event.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Pole Vault 5.80 (#159 all-time), 2025 season best 5.40 (Feb 7, 2025, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Bob Davidson Team Challenge, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC, Mar 21, 2025, NM · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PV Indoor | 5.40 | – | Feb 7, 2025 | Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational |
| 2024 | PV | 5.56 | – | Jun 7, 2024 | DC Pole Vault Championships, DC Pole Vault Center, Washington, DC |
| 2024 | PV Indoor | 5.65 | – | Jan 13, 2024 | Virginia Tech Invitational |
| 2023 | PV | 5.55 | – | Apr 14, 2023 | High Point Meet of Champions |
| 2022 | PV | 5.67 | – | Apr 2, 2022 | Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC (USA) |
| 2021 | PV Indoor | 5.75 | – | Jan 23, 2021 | Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | PV | 5.80 | – | May 22, 2021 | – |
| 2020 | PV | 5.38 | – | Jun 24, 2020 | Rocket Man Pole Vault Facility, Mooresville, NC (USA) |