Vladimir Trofimenko Explained

Vladimir Trofimenko (Russian: Владимир Трофименко; 22 March 1953 in Syzran – 1994) was a pole vaulter who represented the USSR. He won the 1978 European Championships in Athletics as well as two medals at the European Indoor Championships.

In 1978 he vaulted 5.61 m and break the Soviet national outdoor pole vault record.

He was married Yolanda Chen.

Achievements

1977		Sofia, Bulgaria	3rd^[1]
1978		Milan, Italy	2nd^[2]
		Prague, Czechoslovakia	1st^[3]	5.55 CR
1979		Vienna, Austria	3rd

Notes and References

1. Web site: World Student Games (Universiade - Men). 2 January 2011.
2. Web site: European Indoor Championships (Men). 2 January 2011.
3. Web site: European Championships (Men). 2 January 2011.