Tim Bright
- Born
- Jul 28, 1960 (66 years old)
- Birthplace
- Taft, United States
- Events
- Pole Vault · Decathlon
- Height
- 1.88 m
- Weight
- 79 kg
Timothy William Bright is an American retired athlete born on July 28, 1960, in Taft, California. Standing 188 cm tall and weighing 79 kg, he competed in both the pole vault and the decathlon.
Bright's versatility in combining the technical pole vault with the multi-event decathlon demonstrated exceptional athletic ability. His career spanned the competitive era of American combined events in the 1980s.
His dual specialization in these demanding disciplines showcased the range of skills required to compete at a high level in track and field, contributing to America's tradition of producing well-rounded athletes.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Pole Vault 5.82 (#117 all-time), Decathlon 8216 (#177 all-time), 1996 season best 5.70 (May 12, 1996, Portland, OR (USA)) · 66 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PV | 5.70 | – | May 12, 1996 | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 1995 | PV | 5.71 | – | Jan 20, 1995 | – |
| 1995 | PV Indoor | 5.80 | – | Mar 4, 1995 | USA Indoor Championships |
| 1994 | PV | 5.70 | – | Aug 6, 1994 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1993 | PV | 5.73 | – | Aug 1, 1993 | Köln (GER) |
| 1992 | PV | 5.80 | – | Jun 21, 1992 | New Orleans, LA (USA) |
| 1991 | PV | 5.75 | – | Aug 29, 1991 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 1990 | PV | 5.82 | – | Jul 10, 1990 | Nice (FRA) |