Don Baird Explained

Don Baird (born 29 May 1951) is a retired male pole vaulter from Australia. He set his personal best (5.53 metres) on 16 April 1977 at a meet in Long Beach. He was coached by pole vault coach Walter Chisholm.

Competing for the Long Beach State Beach track and field team, Baird won the 1977 pole vault at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships with a mark of 5.28 metres.[1]

Achievements

1974Commonwealth GamesChristchurch, New Zealand1st5.05 m
1977IAAF World CupDüsseldorf, West Germany4th5.20 m
1978Commonwealth GamesEdmonton, Canada2nd5.10 m

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Don Baird (2008) - Hall of Fame . Long Beach State University Athletics . 19 June 2024 . en.