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Shannon Sullivan

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Birth dateOct 15, 1959
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Shannon Sullivan is a United States jumper, born on October 15, 1959. He competes primarily in the PV, Dec and Decathlon(.

His personal bests include 5.50 in the PV, 8076 in the Dec and 7777 in the Decathlon(. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.50
#857 all-time
Decathlon
8076
1988 season best
8076
Jul 21, 1988 · Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1988 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Pole Vault 5.50 (#857 all-time), Decathlon 8076, 1988 season best 8076 (Jul 21, 1988, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · 66 years old

PB

Personal bests

5.50
#857 all-time
8076
7777

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
Dec
8076-Jul 21, 1988
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1986
Dec
7763-May 17, 1986
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)
1985
PV
5.40-Jun 1, 1985
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1984
Decathlon(
7777-Mar 12, 1984-Tucson, AZ (USA)
1983
PV
5.42-May 20, 1983
↓
Berkeley, CA (USA)
1982
PV
5.50-May 21, 1982
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1981
PV
5.34-May 22, 1981
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Dec
8076-Jul 21-
Dec
8076-Jul 21Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
Dec
7905-Mar 12Tucson, AZ

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Dec
7763-May 17San Diego, CA

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Jun 1Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Decathlon(
7777-Mar 12Tucson, AZ

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.42-May 20Berkeley Pac-10 Championships, Berkeley, CA

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-May 21Eugene, OR

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.34-May 22Stanford, Palo Alto, CA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Shannon Sullivan's Pole Vault personal best?

Shannon Sullivan's Pole Vault personal best is 5.50, set on May 21, 1982 in Eugene, OR (USA), #857 on the all-time list.

Which events does Shannon Sullivan compete in?

Shannon Sullivan competes in the Pole Vault and Decathlon.

How did Shannon Sullivan perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 8076, set on Jul 21, 1988 in Indianapolis, IN (USA).