Timothy Mack
- Born
- Sep 15, 1972 (54 years old)
- Birthplace
- Cleveland, United States
- Events
- Pole Vault
Tim Mack is an American pole vaulter born on September 15, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio. He specialized in the pole vault and achieved the pinnacle of his sport by winning the gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, cementing his place among the greatest American vaulters.
Mack's Olympic victory in Athens represented a culmination of years of dedication to the technically demanding event of pole vaulting. His gold medal performance demonstrated mastery of the precise technique, speed, and athleticism required to clear the bar at world-class heights under the pressure of Olympic competition.
His Olympic championship established Mack as one of America's elite pole vaulters and contributed to the country's strong tradition in the event. The 2004 Olympic gold medal remains the defining achievement of his athletic career and a testament to his perseverance in reaching the top of his discipline.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Pole Vault 6.01 (#17 all-time), 2010 season best 5.70 (Feb 27, 2010) · Last competition: New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline, Jun 12, 2010, NM · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 54 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PV Indoor | 5.70 | – | Feb 27, 2010 | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | PV | 5.70 | – | Feb 27, 2010 | – |
| 2009 | PV | 5.70 | – | Jun 12, 2009 | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | PV | 5.71 | – | Jun 1, 2008 | Van Nuys, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | PV | 5.86 | – | Jun 14, 2007 | Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | PV | 5.75 | – | Jun 3, 2006 | Zaragoza (ESP) |
| 2005 | PV | 5.85 | – | May 22, 2005 | Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | PV | 6.01 | – | Sep 18, 2004 | Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final, Stade Louis II, Monaco |