Michael Edwards (born 19 October 1968 in

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) is a retired English pole vaulter. He was affiliated with the Belgrave Harriers in London. He finished seventh at the 1987 European Junior Championships, fifth at the

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and sixth at the

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. He also competed at the 1990 European Championships, the 1991 World Championships, the 1992 Olympic Games and the 1993 World Championships without reaching the final. His personal best jump was 5.52 metres, achieved in May 1993 in Abilene.World men's all-time best pole vault (last updated 2001)
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* 1968 births Living people English male pole vaulters Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Great Britain Sportspeople from Farnham Athletes (track and field) at the 1994 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games competitors for England {{England-athletics-bio-stub