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Tomás Valdemar Hintnaus

Tomás Valdemar Hintnaus

BRABRAMen
Birth dateFeb 15, 1958
Height1.80 m
Weight78 kg

Tomás Valdemar "Tom" Hintnaus (born February 15, 1958) is a retired Brazilian-born pole vaulter, model, and actor Although he is an American citizen, he represented his native country, Brazil, in the Olympic Games following the American boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Although he is an American citizen, he represented his native country, Brazil, in the Olympic Games following the American boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.76
#202 all-time
1988 season best
5.50
Feb 17, 1988 · Gent (BEL) (i)
1988 season best
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Pole Vault 5.76 (#202 all-time), 1988 season best 5.50 (Feb 17, 1988, Gent (BEL) (i)) · 68 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
PV
5.50-Feb 17, 1988
↓
Gent (BEL) (i)
1985
PV
5.76-Aug 21, 1985
↓
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1984
PV
5.56-Jun 15, 1984
↓
Redondo Beach, CA (USA)
1983
PV
5.52-Jun 11, 1983
↓
Los Gatos, CA (USA)
1982
PV
5.50-Mar 14, 1982
↓
Nagoya (JPN) (i)
1981
PV
5.40-Feb 4, 1981
↓
Milano (ITA) (i)
1980
PV
5.60-Jun 27, 1980
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1979
PV
5.38-Jan 20, 1979
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
1978
PV
5.28-Jun 3, 1978
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Feb 17Gent (i)

1985

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Sep 7Roma Golden Gala
PV
5.40-Sep 4Rieti
PV
5.70-Aug 25Köln
PV
5.76-Aug 21Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
PV
5.70-Jul 18Los Gatos, CA

1984

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.35-Aug 6The XXIII Olympic Games
PV
5.50-Jul 25Walnut, CA
PV
5.50-Jul 21Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
PV
5.50-Jul 15Walnut, CA
PV
5.56-Jun 15Redondo Beach, CA

1983

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
PV
5.50-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
PV
5.50-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
PV
5.40-Jul 24Fürstenfeldbruck
PV
5.52-Jun 11Los Gatos, CA
PV
5.50-Jun 4Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
PV
5.50-May 22Westwood, CA
PV
5.35-May 21Long Beach, CA
PV
5.49-May 15Westwood, CA

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Mar 14Nagoya (i)

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Feb 4Milano (i)

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
PV
5.60-Jun 27Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.38-Jan 20Los Angeles, CA (i)

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.28-Jun 3Eugene NCAA, Eugene, OR

Honours

5

IAAF World Championships

Pole Vault

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tomás Valdemar Hintnaus's Pole Vault personal best?

Tomás Valdemar Hintnaus's Pole Vault personal best is 5.76, set on Aug 21, 1985 in Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI), #202 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tomás Valdemar Hintnaus compete in?

Tomás Valdemar Hintnaus competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Tomás Valdemar Hintnaus perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 5.50, set on Feb 17, 1988 in Gent (BEL) (i).