Steve Smith (pole vaulter)

Steve Smith
Smith in 1973
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornStephen Norwood Smith
(1951-11-24)November 24, 1951
DiedSeptember 23, 2020(2020-09-23) (aged 68)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight181 lb (82 kg)
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event
Pole vault
ClubPacific Coast Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best5.61 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.