Jean-Marc Tailhardat Explained

Jean-Marc Tailhardat (born 12 April 1966) is a retired French pole vaulter.

He finished fifteenth at the 1989 European Indoor Championships.[1] He won the silver medal at the 1991 Mediterranean Games with a vault of 5.6m (18.4feet), the same result as the winner, countryfellow Philippe d'Encausse.[2] He won silver medals at the 1989 and 1994 Jeux de la Francophonie,[3] and also became French indoor champion in 1989.[4]

His personal best jump was 5.70 metres, achieved in June 1991 in Montgeron.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1989 European Indoor Championships, men's pole vault final. Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite. 18 February 2010.
  2. Web site: Mediterranean Games. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 18 February 2010.
  3. Web site: Francophone Games. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 18 February 2010.
  4. Web site: French Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 18 February 2010.
  5. http://hem.bredband.net/athletics/atb-m26.htm World men's all-time best pole vault