title: Masters M80 pole vault world record progression
text: # Masters M80 pole vault world record progression
  
  This is the progression of world record improvements of the pole vault M80 division of Masters athletics.
  
  ## Key
  
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  | Height | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 2.75 | Franklin "Bud" Held | United States | 25.10.1927 | Santa Barbara | 04.10.2008 |
  | 2.75 i | William Bell | United States | 19.03.1922 | Boston | 22.03.2002 |
  | 2.51 | Carol Johnston | United States | 24.12.1911 | Eagle Rock | 20.06.1992 |
  | 2.32 | Ahti $Pajunen^{:10}^{:39}$ | Finland | 03.12.1909 | Turku | 20.07.1991 |
  