Nick Hysong
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nick E.•Hysong |
| Used name | Nick•Hysong |
| Born | 9 December 1971 in Winslow, Arizona (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | Nike, Beaverton (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Nick Hysong was an American pole vaulter who won the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He competed at the World Championships in 1999, 2001, and 2005, earning a bronze medal in 2001. Hysong also won a silver medal at the 2000 IAAF Grand Prix Final.
Hysong attended school at Arizona State University, winning the PAC-10 Conference Championship and the NCAA Championship as a senior. He later became a pole vault coach at Chaparral High School in Arizona and owned his own sports performance facility in Phoenix, RISEN Performance.
Personal Best: PV – 5.90 (2000).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Nick Hysong | |||
| Pole Vault, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Athletics Championships (0–0–1 2001 Edmonton bronze: pole vault)