Romain Mesnil
French pole vaulter and World Cup champion
Born
June 13th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Competed in pole vaulting at a high level, achieving notable success in international events. Secured a bronze medal at the 2006 World Indoor Championships and won multiple national championships. Participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, representing France. Was prominent in the 2007 World Championships, finishing fifth. Established a reputation as a leading athlete in the pole vault discipline throughout the late 1990s and 2000s.
Bronze medal at the 2006 World Indoor Championships
Multiple French national pole vault titles
Participation in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
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