Men's pole vault world record progression Record Progression Record Progression

| Record | Athlete | Nation | Venue | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.67 m | Earl Bell | United States | Wichita , U.S. | May 29, 1976 |
| 5.70 m | David Roberts | United States | Eugene , U.S. | June 22, 1976 |
| 5.72 m | Władysław Kozakiewicz | Poland | Milan , Italy | May 11, 1980 |
| 5.75 m | Thierry Vigneron | France | Paris , France | June 1, 1980 |
| 5.75 m | Thierry Vigneron | France | Lille , France | June 29, 1980 |
| 5.77 m | Philippe Houvion | France | Paris , France | July 17, 1980 |
| 5.78 m | Władysław Kozakiewicz | Poland | Moscow , Soviet Union | July 30, 1980 |
| 5.80 m | Thierry Vigneron | France | Mâcon , France | June 20, 1981 |
| 5.81 m | Vladimir Polyakov | Soviet Union | Tbilisi , Georgia | June 26, 1981 |