Vladimir Polyakov
- Born
- Apr 17, 1960 (66 years old)
- Birthplace
- Aleksin, Russia
- Events
- Pole Vault
Vladimir Polyakov (Russian: Владимир Поляков; born 17 April 1960) is a retired Soviet pole vaulter who represented the Soviet Union and later Russia. On 26 June 1981 he managed to clear 5.81 metres, beating Thierry Vigneron's six-day-old world record. Two years later Polyakov lost the record to Pierre Quinon, who jumped 5.82. Polyakov won a silver medal at the 1982 European Championships, and won the European Indoor Championships in 1983.
Personal best · Pole Vault5.81
1992 season best5.70Jun 1, 1992 · Bratislava
As of Oct 28, 2026: Pole Vault 5.81 (#140 all-time), 1992 season best 5.70 (Jun 1, 1992, Bratislava (TCH)) · 66 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PV | 5.70 | – | Jun 1, 1992 | Bratislava (TCH) |
| 1991 | PV | 5.72 | – | Sep 13, 1991 | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 1990 | PV | 5.80 | – | Sep 9, 1990 | Rieti (ITA) |
| 1989 | PV | 5.50 | – | May 13, 1989 | Sochi (URS) |
| 1988 | PV | 5.70 | – | Jul 16, 1988 | Dnepropetrovsk (URS) |
| 1987 | PV | 5.75 | – | Jul 3, 1987 | Chelyabinsk (URS) |
| 1986 | PV | 5.65 | – | May 23, 1986 | Sochi (URS) |
| 1985 | PV | 5.50 | – | Jun 8, 1985 | Moskva (URS) |