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| Born | December 9, 1971 Winslow, Arizona, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | Pole vault | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal best | 5.90 m (2000) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Nick E. Hysong (born December 9, 1971) is an American athlete competing in the men's pole vault. Best known for winning the Olympic gold medal in 2000 with a personal best jump of 5.90 metres, he also won a bronze medal at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics. Hyson is also a respectable sprinter, having run 100 m in 10.27 s.