Brazilian · São Paulo, Brazil · Born 16 December 19932016 Olympic pole vault champion, upset Renaud Lavillenie.
At the 2016 Rio Olympics on home soil, Thiago Braz cleared 6.03 metres to defeat reigning world record holder Renaud Lavillenie with an Olympic record, producing one of the biggest individual upsets in the history of Olympic field events.. He has continued competing since his ban expired, remaining one of the most accomplished pole vaulters Brazil has produced.
Famous For
Pole Vault
Playing Style
How They Played
Technical vaulter known for exceptional runway speed and precise takeoff timing
Legacy
Lasting Impact
First Brazilian to win Olympic gold in pole vault, inspiring a generation of Brazilian field athletes
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- 2016 Olympic gold pole vault
- 2020 Olympic bronze pole vault
Career Journey
Timeline
2012
📌 International athletics debut
2014
🎯 First major international medal at World Indoor Championships
2014
🏆 World Indoor Championship bronze medal
2016
🏆 Olympic gold medal in pole vault with Olympic record 6.03m
2016
🎯 Set new Olympic record of 6.03 meters
2016
🏆 Olympic gold medal with Olympic record 6.03m
2016
⚡ Set Olympic record of 6.03 meters in pole vault
2019
🎯 World Championship silver medal in Doha
2021
🏆 Tokyo Olympics bronze medal in pole vault
Brazilian Athletes