Scott Huffman
- Born
- Nov 30, 1964 (61 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kansas, United States
- Events
- Pole Vault
Scott Huffman is a retired American pole vaulter born on November 30, 1964, in Quinter, Kansas. Despite his small stature of 174 cm, he set an American record of 5.97 metres in 1994 and competed at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Huffman won the American national championships in 1993, 1994, and 1995, and had a successful NCAA career at the University of Kansas. His 1994 American record ranked him third in the world that season. He was one of the fastest vaulters in history, clocking 10.0 metres per second on the runway, a speed matched only by world record holder Sergey Bubka.
Huffman is notable for his occasional use of a one-legged straddle technique to clear the bar, commonly called "The Huffman Roll." His combination of exceptional speed and technical innovation made him one of America's most distinctive pole vaulters.
As of Nov 3, 2026: Pole Vault 5.97 (#31 all-time), 2003 season best 4.90 (Apr 19, 2003, Lawrence, KS (USA)) · 61 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | PV | 4.90 | – | Apr 19, 2003 | Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 2001 | PV | 5.20 | – | Apr 21, 2001 | Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 1998 | PV | 5.80 | – | Feb 28, 1998 | Sydney (AUS) |
| 1997 | PV | 5.80 | – | Aug 24, 1997 | Köln (GER) |
| 1996 | PV | 5.90 | – | Aug 21, 1996 | Linz (AUT) |
| 1995 | PV | 5.80 | – | Jun 17, 1995 | Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER) |
| 1994 | PV | 5.97 | – | Jun 18, 1994 | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 1993 | PV | 5.85 | – | Aug 29, 1993 | Sheffield (GBR) |