Maksim Tarasov
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| Native name | Максим Владимирович Тарасов | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full name | Maksim Vladimirovich Tarasov | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Russian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born |
2 December 1970 Yaroslavl, Soviet Union | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 1988–2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |
 Soviet Union (1988-1991) Unified Team (1992) Russia (1993-2000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletice | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Pole vault | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 6.05 m (1999) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Maksim Vladimirovich Tarasov (Russian: Максим Владимирович Тарасов, born 2 December 1970 in Yaroslavl, Soviet Union) is a retired pole vaulter.
Biography
He represented the USSR, the Unified Team, and later Russia. His personal best jump is 6.05 metres, which puts him third in the all-time performers list.[1]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes | |
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| Representing the Soviet Union | |||||
| 1988 | World Juniors | Sudbury, Canada | 2nd | 5.60 m | |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 3rd | 5.85 m | |
| Representing the Unified Team | |||||
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 1st | 5.80 m | |
| Representing Russia | |||||
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 3rd | 5.80 m | |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 2nd | 5.86 m | |
| 1996 | IAAF Grand Prix Final | Milan, Italy | 1st | 5.90 m | |
| 1997 | World Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 3rd | 5.80 m | |
| World Championships | Athens, Greece | 2nd | 5.96 m | ||
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 1st | 5.81 m | |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 1st | 6.02 m CR | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 3rd | 5.90 m | |
See also
References
External links
- Maksim Tarasov profile at IAAF
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Preceded by Jeff Hartwig |
Men's Pole Vault Best Year Performance 1999 |
Succeeded by Jeff Hartwig |
Olympic champions in men's pole vault | |
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