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Vladimir Trofimenko

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Birth dateMar 22, 1953
BirthplaceSyzran, Russia
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Vladimir Trofimenko (Russian: Владимир Трофименко; 22 March 1953 in Syzran – 1994) was a pole vaulter who represented the USSR.

He won the 1978 European Championships in Athletics as well as two medals at the European Indoor Championships In 1978 he vaulted 5.

61 m and break the Soviet national outdoor pole vault record He was married Yolanda Chen.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.61
#500 all-time
1981 season best
5.40
Feb 8, 1981 · Minsk (BLR) (i)
1981 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Pole Vault 5.61 (#500 all-time), 1981 season best 5.40 (Feb 8, 1981, Minsk (BLR) (i)) · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

5.61
#500 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1981
PV
5.40-Feb 8, 1981
↓
Minsk (BLR) (i)
1980
PV
5.40-Aug 30, 1980
↓
Leningrad (URS) (i)
1979
PV
5.50-Jul 27, 1979
↓
Moskva (URS)
1978
PV
5.61-Jun 24, 1978
↓
Vilnius (LTU)
1977
PV
5.59-Jul 2, 1977
↓
Sochi (URS)
1976
PV
5.56-Jul 10, 1976
↓
Leningrad (URS)
1975
PV
5.46-Sep 6, 1975
↓
Leningrad (URS)
1974
PV
5.37-Mar 1, 1974
↓
Leningrad (URS) (i)
1973
PV
5.25-Jul 12, 1973
↓
Moskva (URS)

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Feb 8Minsk (i)

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.40-Aug 30Leningrad (i)

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Sep 13Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
PV
5.50-Jul 27Moskva Spartakiade, Moskva
PV
5.45-Feb 25European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)

1978

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Sep 25Tokyo
PV
5.55-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
PV
5.15-Aug 30Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
PV
5.40-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
PV
5.48-Jul 7Berkeley, CA
PV
5.61-Jun 24Vilnius
PV
5.52-Mar 14Milano (i)
PV
5.40-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
PV
5.40-Mar 3Moskva (i)

1977

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.59-Jul 2Sochi URS-USA, Sochi
PV
5.40-Jun 5Riga Rig C, Riga
PV
5.47-Jan 30Minsk (i)

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.56-Jul 10Leningrad
PV
5.50-Jun 24Kiev

1975

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.46-Sep 6Leningrad
PV
5.30-Jul 30Moskva
PV
5.20-Mar 9European Indoor Championships

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.37-Mar 1Leningrad (i)

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.25-Jul 12Moskva

Honours

🥉

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1979
🥇

Praha European Championships

Pole Vault

1978
🥈

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1978
🥇

Praha European Championships

Pole Vault

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vladimir Trofimenko's Pole Vault personal best?

Vladimir Trofimenko's Pole Vault personal best is 5.61, set on Jun 24, 1978 in Vilnius (LTU), #500 on the all-time list.

Which events does Vladimir Trofimenko compete in?

Vladimir Trofimenko competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Vladimir Trofimenko perform in 1981?

1981 season best: 5.40, set on Feb 8, 1981 in Minsk (BLR) (i).