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Simon Arkell
AUSMenBirth dateJul 1, 1966
BirthplaceMaidenhead, United Kingdom
Height1.85 m
Weight-
Simon Graham Arkell (born 1 July 1966) is an Olympic pole vaulter from Australia, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992.
Key facts
Age
60 years old
As of Sep 13, 2026: Pole Vault 5.80 (#162 all-time), 2002 season best 4.80 (Nov 2, 2002, Mile End (AUS)) · 60 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | PV | 4.80 | - | Nov 2, 2002 | ↑ | Mile End (AUS) |
| 1998 | PV | 5.07 | - | May 2, 1998 | ↑ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 1996 | PV | 5.80 | - | Jan 26, 1996 | ↑ | Adelaide (AUS) |
| 1995 | PV | 5.75 | - | Dec 17, 1995 | ↑ | Perth (AUS) |
| 1994 | PV | 5.40 | - | May 21, 1994 | ↑ | São Paulo (BRA) |
| 1993 | PV | 5.72 | - | Feb 14, 1993 | ↑ | Adelaide (AUS) |
| 1992 | PV | 5.70 | - | Feb 29, 1992 | ↑ | Perth (AUS) |
| 1991 | PV | 5.61 | - | Aug 1, 1991 | ↑ | Århus (DEN) |
| 1990 | PV | 5.50 | - | Apr 22, 1990 | ↑ | Durham, NC (USA) |
| 1989 | PV | 5.45 | - | Sep 9, 1989 | ↑ | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
2002
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.80 | - | Nov 2 | Mile End AS Interclub, Mile End |
1998
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.07 | - | May 2 | Irvine Scott Invitational, Irvine, CA |
1996
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | NM | - | Jul 26 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
PV | 5.40 | - | Jul 13 | Durham, NC |
PV | 5.50 | - | Jul 3 | Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne |
PV | 5.40 | - | Jun 28 | Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris |
PV | 5.45 | - | Jun 1 | San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José |
PV | 5.60 | - | Mar 31 | Adelaide |
PV | 5.40 | - | Mar 10 | Australian Championships |
PV | 5.60 | - | Feb 29 | Melbourne NEC-Classic, Melbourne |
PV | 5.80 | - | Jan 26 | Adelaide Optus GP, Adelaide |
PV | 5.55 | - | Jan 13 | Adelaide |
PV | 5.65 | - | Jan 6 | Adelaide |
1995
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.75 | - | Dec 17 | Perth |
PV | 5.40 | - | Aug 9 | IAAF World Championships |
PV | 5.40 | - | Aug 5 | IAAF World Championships |
1994
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.31 | - | Jun 4 | Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
PV | 5.33 | - | May 28 | San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José |
PV | 5.40 | - | May 21 | Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo |
1993
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.45 | - | Aug 17 | IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart |
PV | 5.45 | - | Aug 14 | IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart |
PV | 5.30 | - | Jul 23 | London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London |
PV | 5.30 | - | Jul 5 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
PV | 5.45 | - | May 29 | San José |
PV | 5.60 | - | May 16 | Sao Paulo, São Paulo |
PV | 5.30 | - | Mar 12 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
PV | 5.72 | - | Feb 14 | Adelaide |
1992
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.30 | - | Aug 5 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
PV | 5.70 | - | Feb 29 | Perth |
1991
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.40 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
PV | 5.40 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
PV | 5.61 | - | Aug 1 | Aarhus, Århus |
PV | 5.52 | - | Feb 8 | Lincoln, NE (i) |
1990
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.50 | - | Jun 1 | Durham NCAA Championships |
PV | 5.50 | - | Apr 22 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA |
PV | 5.35 | - | Feb 2 | Auckland Commonwealth Games, Auckland |
1989
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.45 | - | Sep 9 | Barcelona IAAF World Cup, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
Honours
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1990Auckland Commonwealth Games
Pole Vault
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1990Auckland Commonwealth Games
Pole Vault
5
1989Barcelona IAAF World Cup
Pole Vault
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Simon Arkell's Pole Vault personal best?
Simon Arkell's Pole Vault personal best is 5.80, set on Jan 26, 1996 in Adelaide (AUS), #162 on the all-time list.
Which events does Simon Arkell compete in?
Simon Arkell competes in the Pole Vault.
How did Simon Arkell perform in 2002?
2002 season best: 4.80, set on Nov 2, 2002 in Mile End (AUS).