Maksim Tarasov
Russian pole vaulter
About Maksim Tarasov
Born 1970. Maksim Tarasov is a Russian pole vaulter.
Maksim Vladimirovich Tarasov (, born 2 December 1970) is a retired Russian pole vaulter. He is the Russian national record holder for pole vault, with 6.05, result achieved in 1996.
Biography Tarasov represented the USSR, the Unified Team, and later Russia.
His personal best jump is 6.05 metres, which puts him eighth in the all-time performers list.
Tarasov was the surprise gold medalist at the 1992 Summer Olympics, representing the Unified Team, over favourite Ukrainian teammate Sergey Bubka, who missed all the attempts at the final.
He represented Russia at the 2000 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal.
A serious injury forced him to leave competition in 2001.
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Who is Maksim Tarasov?
Russian pole vaulter
When was Maksim Tarasov born?
Maksim Tarasov was born on 2 December 1970 in Yaroslavl.
What is Maksim Tarasov's occupation?
Maksim Tarasov is a pole vaulter.
What nationality is Maksim Tarasov?
Maksim Tarasov is Russian.
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