Brazilian · São Paulo, Brazil · Born 16 February 1994Brazilian pole vaulter who won Olympic gold at Rio 2016 with an Olympic record of 6.03m, also claiming world championship silver and Olympic bronze
Thiago Braz is a Brazilian pole vaulter who shocked the athletics world by producing a vault of 6.03m at the Rio Olympics in 2016, defeating the world record holder Renaud Lavillenie in front of his home crowd. His remarkable performance under extreme pressure, exceeding his personal best by several centimetres, is one of the most dramatic field event victories in Olympic history.
Olympic pole vault champion and world record holder
How They Played
Technical vaulter known for exceptional runway speed and precise takeoff timing
Lasting Impact
First Brazilian to win Olympic gold in pole vault, inspiring a generation of Brazilian field athletes
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold Medal - Pole Vault (2016)
- Olympic Bronze Medal - Pole Vault (2021)
- World Championship Silver Medal - Pole Vault (2019)
- World Indoor Championship Bronze Medal - Pole Vault (2014)
Brazilian Athletes