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Olympic medal record Men’s Athletics Bronze 1976 Montreal Pole Vault David Luther "Dave" Roberts (born 23 July 1951) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the men's pole vault event.
A 1974 graduate of Rice University, he competed for the United States at the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada where he won the bronze medal in the men's pole vault event.
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Records Preceded by
Bob SeagrenMen's Pole Vault World Record Holder
28 March 1975 – 29 May 1976Succeeded by
Earl BellPreceded by
Earl BellMen's Pole Vault World Record Holder
June 22, 1976 – May 11, 1980Succeeded by
Władysław KozakiewiczSporting positions Preceded by
Steve SmithMen's Pole Vault Best Year Performance
1975 – 1976Succeeded by
Władysław KozakiewiczCategories:- American pole vaulters
- Olympic bronze medalists for the United States
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1976 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1971 Pan American Games
- Olympic track and field athletes of the United States
- Rice Owls athletes
- Living people
- 1951 births
- Former world record holders in athletics (track and field)
- Olympic medalists in athletics (track and field)
- American track and field athletics Olympic medalist stubs
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