Toby Stevenson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameToby Lynn•Stevenson
Used nameToby•Stevenson
Born19 November 1976 in Odessa, Texas (USA)
Measurements185 cm / 81 kg
AffiliationsNike, Beaverton (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Toby Stevenson was a pole vaulter who won the gold medal at the 2004 Athina Olympics. He was a two-time NCAA Champion while at Stanford (1998, 2000) and finished second in 1999. Stevenson won the 2003 Pan American Games pole vault. He was given the nickname “Crash” by TV commentator Dwight Stones for wearing a helmet during competition. Stevenson later became associate head coach at the University of Washington.

Personal Best: PV – 6.00 (2004).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2004 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Toby Stevenson
Pole Vault, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver

Special Notes