Earl Bell

Earl Bell (born September 17, 1976, in Jonesboro, Arkansas) is an American former pole vaulter. He is known for his successful career, particularly in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Bell achieved prominence as a collegiate athlete at Arkansas State University, where he broke the NCAA pole vault record. He continued to compete at the professional level, representing the United States in numerous international competitions, including the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

Throughout his career, Bell consistently ranked among the top pole vaulters in the world. He won multiple U.S. national championships and achieved several personal bests. He retired from competitive pole vaulting in the late 2000s.