Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Men's pole vault
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These are the official results of the Men's Pole Vault
event at the 1996 Summer Olympics
in Atlanta, Georgia
.
All three medalists set a new Olympic record. At first Igor Trandenkov
, followed by Jean Galfione
and Andrei Tivontchik
.
Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics
At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 44 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 20 by women. There were a total number of 2053 participating athletes from 191 countries.-Men:...
event at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
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Medalists
Records
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in metres) prior to the 1996 Summer Olympics.| World Record | 6.14 |  Sergey Bubka |
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July 31, 1994 |
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| Olympic Record | 5.90 |  Sergey Bubka |
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September 28, 1988 |
All three medalists set a new Olympic record. At first Igor Trandenkov
Igor Trandenkov
Igor Trandenkov is a retired Russian pole vaulter best known for winning two Olympic silver medals. His personal best jump of 6.01 m makes him a part of the so-called 6 metres club.-Achievements:-External links:...
, followed by Jean Galfione
Jean Galfione
Jean Galfione is a French athlete. In 1995 he won the bronze medal in the pole vault at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics. In 1996 he won the gold medal in the pole vault at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
and Andrei Tivontchik
Andrei Tivontchik
Andrei Tivontchik is a former German pole vaulter. He was Olympic bronze medalist at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta....
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Results
| RANK | FINAL | HEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
 |
5.92 m =OR | |
 |
5.92 m OR | |
 |
5.92 m =OR | |
| 4. | 5.86 m | |
| 5. | 5.86 m | |
| 6. | 5.86 m | |
| 7. | 5.80 m | |
| 8. | 5.70 m | |
| 9. | 5.70 m | |
| 5.70 m | ||
| 11. | 5.60 m | |
| 5.60 m | ||
| 13. | 5.60 m | |
| 14. | 5.60 m |
Non-qualifiers
| RANK | NON-QUALIFIERS | HEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| — | 5.60 m | |
| — | 5.60 m | |
| — | 5.60 m | |
| — | 5.60 m | |
| — | 5.60 m | |
| — | 5.40 m | |
| — | 5.40 m | |
| — | 5.40 m | |
| — | 5.40 m | |
| — | 5.40 m | |
| — | 5.40 m | |
| — | 5.40 m | |
| — | 5.40 m | |
| — | 5.40 m | |
| — | 5.20 m | |
| — | 5.20 m | |
| — | NM | |
| — | NM | |
| — | NM | |
| — | NM | |
| — | NM | |
| — | NM | |
| — | NM | |
| — | DNS |