Steve Smith (pole vaulter)
Smith in 1973 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Stephen Norwood Smith |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | November 24, 1951 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 23, 2020 (aged 68) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event | Pole vault |
| Club | Pacific Coast Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 5.61 m (18 ft 5 in) (1975) |
Stephen Norwood Smith (November 24, 1951 – September 23, 2020) was an American Olympic pole vaulter. He was the first person to clear the 18 foot barrier indoors. He was the number one ranked pole vaulter in the world in 1973.