Michael Scott Tully was born on October 21,1956 and is an American pole vaulter.
10 Facts About Mike Tully
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Mike Tully represented the United States twice in the Olympics, earning a silver in 1984, and held the American pole vault record from 1984 to 1985.
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Mike Tully won three national titles in 1977,1979 and 1986.
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Mike Tully holds the distinction of being the first vaulter to clear 18 feet in the competition.
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Mike Tully's efforts earned him the honor of induction into the Mt.
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Mike Tully won the first two World Cup competitions, the 1977 and 1979 IAAF World Cup.
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Mike Tully did however receive one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes.
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Mike Tully competed at the 1983 World Championships without registering a valid mark.
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Mike Tully concluded the season with a silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games.
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Mike Tully took the American record from Jeff Buckingham, but his national record was broken in 1985.