French pole vault world record holder and Olympic champion who cleared 6.16 metres to break Sergey Bubka's world record and dominated the event with a combination of speed and technical brilliance.
Renaud Lavillenie is a French pole vaulter who broke Sergey Bubka's indoor world record in 2014 with a vault of 6.16m. A two-time World Indoor Champion and Olympic champion in London 2012, Lavillenie dominated the pole vault for several years. His technical mastery and competitive consistency made him France's premier track and field athlete.
Famous For
Pole vault world record holder and Olympic champion
Playing Style
How They Played
Technical precision with exceptional speed and agility on the runway
Legacy
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest pole vaulters in history, held outdoor world record from 2014-2020
Career Journey
Timeline
2007
🎯 First major international medal - World Championships bronze
2009
🏆 World Championships gold medal in Berlin
2012
🏆 Olympic gold medal in London
2014
🎯 Set outdoor world record of 6.16m in Donetsk
2016
🏆 Olympic silver medal in Rio de Janeiro
2017
🏆 World Championships silver medal in London
2018
🏆 European Championships gold medal in Berlin