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Terry Porter

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Birth dateMay 21, 1952
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Terry Porter is a United States jumper, born on May 21, 1952. He competes primarily in the PV.

His personal bests include 5.55 in the PV. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.55
#672 all-time
1981 season best
5.39
May 16, 1981 · Modesto, CA (USA)
1981 season best
Age
74 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Pole Vault 5.55 (#672 all-time), 1981 season best 5.39 (May 16, 1981, Modesto, CA (USA)) · 74 years old

PB

Personal bests

5.55
#672 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1981
PV
5.39-May 16, 1981
↓
Modesto, CA (USA)
1980
PV
5.55-May 3, 1980
↓
Houston, TX (USA)
1979
PV
5.33-May 26, 1979
↓
Wichita, KS (USA)
1978
PV
5.33-Jun 17, 1978
↓
Pasadena, CA (USA)
1977
PV
5.33-May 21, 1977
↓
Jonesboro, AR (USA)
1976
PV
5.51-May 29, 1976
↓
Wichita, KS (USA)
1975
PV
5.33-Jun 21, 1975
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1974
PV
5.18-Apr 27, 1974
↓
Des Moines, IA (USA)
1973
PV
5.30-Aug 17, 1973
↓
Moskva (URS)
1972
PV
5.15-Mar 25, 1972
↓
Ranger, TX (USA)

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.39-May 16Modesto, CA

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Jul 8Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
PV
5.45-Jul 1Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
PV
5.55-May 3Houston, TX

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.33-May 26Wichita, KS

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.33-Jun 17Pasadena, CA

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.33-May 25Wichita, KS
PV
5.33-May 21Jonesboro, AR

1976

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.25-Aug 18Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
PV
5.20-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
PV
5.10-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
PV
5.50-Jun 22Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
PV
5.33-Jun 12Westwood, CA
PV
5.51-May 29Wichita, KS

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.33-Jun 21Eugene AAU Championships, Eugene, OR

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.18-Apr 27Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.30-Aug 17Moskva Universiade, Moskva

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.15-Mar 25Ranger, TX

Honours

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Moskva Universiade

Pole Vault

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Terry Porter's Pole Vault personal best?

Terry Porter's Pole Vault personal best is 5.55, set on May 3, 1980 in Houston, TX (USA), #672 on the all-time list.

Which events does Terry Porter compete in?

Terry Porter competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Terry Porter perform in 1981?

1981 season best: 5.39, set on May 16, 1981 in Modesto, CA (USA).