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Lawrence Johnson (born May 7, 1974) is an American pole vaulter, born in Norfolk, Virginia. He earned the nickname "LoJo" at the University of Tennessee where he won four NCAA titles in the pole vault.[1] LoJo began pole vaulting in 1989 and since has/holds records on all stages and led the charge to return the US to the international medal podium with two Olympic appearances, including a silver medal performance in 2000 Olympic games Sydney.

Lawrence Johnson

Personal information
Born	May 7, 1974 (1974-05-07) (age 48) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Medal record Men's athletics (track and field) Representing the  United States Olympic Games 2000 Sydney Pole vault World Indoor Championships 2001 Lisbon Pole vault 1997 Paris Pole vault

Lawrence resigned as Assistant Coach/Pole Vault at the University of South Carolina in August 2011 to start an online business.

Lawrence is best known for winning the Olympic silver medal in 2000, he also won a gold medal at the 2001 IAAF World Indoor Championships and a silver medal at the 1997 IAAF World Indoor Championships (First American to bring back a medal in the pole vault in a major competition since 1987). He is the current American Indoor Record Holder at 5.96m (19' - 6.5") set March 3, 2001]. His personal best jump is 5.98m (19' - 7.5"), which he achieved in 1996.

LoJo is one of the USA's most decorated pole vaulters. His accomplishments include 2x HS National Champion, 7x SEC Champion, 4x NCAA Champion, 7x US Champion, World Champion, & Olympic SIlver Medallist. He still holds many stadium and meet records, as well as Collegiate Records.

LoJo is also the first black pole vaulter to medal and step on the podium, which he achieved at the 2000 Olympic games. He is the first black pole vaulter to win in a major competition (won silver in Paris in 1997), and the first black pole vaulter to make the Olympic Team in the Pole Vault, which he achieved at the 1996 Olympic Trials.

Achievements

Year	Tournament	Venue	Result	Event
1996	Olympic Games	Atlanta, United States	8th	Pole vault
1997	IAAF World Indoor Championships	Paris, France	2nd	Pole vault
1997	IAAF Grand Prix Final	Fukuoka, Japan	5th	Pole vault
2000	Olympic Games	Sydney, Australia	2nd	Pole vault
2001	IAAF World Indoor Championships	Lisboa, Portugal	1st	Pole vault

References

External links

• Team VA website. This website is about how to join the track and field team as well as team member info and results
• Vault Assault Online website. This website is for training information and support
• LoJo Vault Assault website. This website is for his vault club, camps, and clinics
• LoJo Entertainment website
• University of South Carolina profile of Lawrence Johnson
• Lawrence Johnson at World Athletics
• USA Track and Field profile

На других языках

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- [en] Lawrence Johnson (pole vaulter)

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[fr] Lawrence Johnson

Lawrence Johnson (né le 7 mai 1974 à Norfolk) est un athlète américain spécialiste du saut à la perche.

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[it] Lawrence Johnson

Lawrence Johnson (Norfolk, 7 maggio 1974) è un ex astista statunitense.

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