Women's Outdoor National Records

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I think we've probably seen the last of the pole vault outdoor record improvements for 2005, so maybe I can send the updated list along and get serious about indoor record matters. A quick check found 92 improvements or ties of national records this season, affecting 47 countries. (The country with the most of these was neither Russia nor Poland, and the individual vaulter with the most was not Isinbayeva--some surprises that open the door for an interesting game of trivial pursuits that I'll have to undertake one day soon.) Although I benefit greatly from the help of several other records enthusiasts, there's always the possibility of an error slipping through. Additions and corrections will be very much appreciated. Thanks, especially, for the contributions this year of Carlos Baronet, Gérard Dumas, Carole Fuchs, Heinrich Hubbeling, Mirko Jalava, and Michalis Nikitaridis.

The font I've used for the chart below is 12-point Courier.


NATIONAL OUTDOOR POLE VAULT RECORDSâ€â€