Romain Mesnil

Romain Mesnil
Personal information
Born (1977-06-13) 13 June 1977 (age 47)
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
Sport
Country France
SportAthletics
EventPole Vault
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • Pole vault outdoor: 5.95 m (2003)
  • Pole vault indoor: 5.86 m (2001)
Medal record
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2007 Osaka Pole vault
Silver medal – second place 2009 Berlin Pole vault
World Indoor Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Lisbon Pole vault
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2006 Gothenburg Pole vault
Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Palma de Mallorca Pole vault
European Athletics U23 Championships
Gold medal – first place 1999 Gothenburg Pole vault
Updated on 15 February 2015

Romain Mesnil (born 13 June 1977 in Le Plessis-Bouchard) is a retired, French pole vaulter. His personal outdoor best is 5.95 metres, achieved in August 2003 in Castres. His personal indoor best is 5.86 metres, set in March 2001 in Toulouse. His coach was Georges Martin.