Robert Seagren (born October 17, 1946) is a retired American pole vaulter, the 1968 Olympic champion. A native of Pomona, California, Seagren was one of the world's top pole vaulters in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Olympic profile of Bob Seagren. All current medals and achievements from Bob Seagren brought together and evaluated by us. Medal table for competitions, sports and the respective Olympic summer or winter games.

Oct 7, 2022 · In addition to his two Olympic medals, Bob Seagren was the Pan American Games champion in 1967 and, indoors and outdoors, he won a total of six AAU and four NCAA titles.

Aug 8, 1986 · Bob Seagren, gold-medal winner in the pole vault in the 1968 Olympic Games and a silver medalist in 1972, grimaced and gently massaged his back as he recalled his final vault. “The last...

Jul 31, 1986 · Bob Seagren, who won the gold medal in the pole vault in the 1968 Olympic Games and the silver in the 1972 Games, grimaced and gently massaged his back when he recalled his final vault.

While at the University of Southern California, Seagren won four NCAA titles, indoors and outdoors. He also won six National AAU titles and was the Pan American Games champion in 1967. After winning the 1968 Olympic Trials, he was told he would have to compete at a "final" trial two weeks later.

In 1968, Bob Seagren participated in his first Olympic Games in Mexico City. In an exciting contest, he won the gold medal with the top three vaulters, including silver medallist Claus Schiprowski (West Germany) and the bronze medal winner Wolfgang Nordwig (East Germany) reaching the same height (5.40 m).

Jan 20, 2025 · Bob Seagren in Olympics: Check out Bob Seagren's Olympic medals list, appearances, achievements, Olympics records and stats, age, country, previous results, latest news, Olympics Milestones and much more on myKhel.com.

In addition to his two Olympic medals, Bob Seagren was the Pan American Games champion in 1967 and, indoors and outdoors, he won a total of six AAU and four NCAA titles.

In addition to his two Olympic medals, Bob Seagren was the Pan American Games champion in 1967 and, indoors and outdoors, he won a total of six AAU and four NCAA titles.