About Earl Bell
Born 1955. Earl Bell is an American athletics competitor.
Coaching career
After retiring from competition, Bell established Bell Athletics outside Jonesboro, Arkansas, where he coached Jeff Hartwig, Derek Miles, Kellie Suttle, Daniel Ryland, and Jillian Schwartz, among other pole vaulters.
Bell is married and has three children: Drew, Sam, and Henry.
Year Event World ranking U.S. ranking 1975 Pole vault 3rd 1st 1976 Pole vault 4th 2nd 1977 Pole vault 4th 2nd 1978 Pole vault – 5th 1979 Pole vault – 5th 1980 Pole vault – 6th 1981 Pole vault 6th 1st 1982 Pole vault – 4th 1983 Pole vault – 3rd 1984 Pole vault 7th 2nd 1985 Pole vault – 4th 1986 Pole vault 5th 1st 1987 Pole vault 3rd 1st 1988 Pole vault 5th 2nd 1989 Pole vault – 5th 1990 Pole vault – 3rd
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Earl Bell?
American pole vaulter
When was Earl Bell born?
Earl Bell was born on 25 August 1955 in Panama.
What is Earl Bell's occupation?
Earl Bell is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Earl Bell?
Earl Bell is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Earl Bell. https://biography.guide/earl-bell/
MLA: "Earl Bell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/earl-bell/.
Chicago: "Earl Bell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/earl-bell/.
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