Mike Edwards (athlete)

Michael ("Mike") Edwards (born 19 October 1968 in Farnham, Surrey) is a retired English pole vaulter. He was affiliated with the Belgrave Harriers in London.

He finished seventh at the 1987 European Junior Championships, fifth at the 1994 Commonwealth Games^[1] and sixth at the 1998 IAAF World Cup. He also competed at the 1990 European Championships, the 1991 World Championships, the 1992 Olympic Games and the 1993 World Championships without reaching the final.

His personal best jump was 5.52 metres, achieved in May 1993 in Abilene.^[2]

References

• sports-reference
• IAAF profile for Mike Edwards

1. ^ 1994 Commonwealth Games, men's results
2. ^ World men's all-time best pole vault (last updated 2001)

He now works in Bournemouth for a small middle office, but still remains in great shape!

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Name	Edwards, Mike
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Short description	British athlete
Date of birth	19 October 1968
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