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Nick Hysong, American pole vaulter and coach
Nick E. Hysong (born December 9, 1971) is an American athlete competing in the men's pole vault. Best known for winning the Olympic gold medal in 2000 with a personal best jump of 5.90 metres, he also won a bronze medal at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics. Hysong is also a respectable sprinter, having run 100 m in 10.27 s.
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Nick Hysong was born in 1971. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1971 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.36 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $18,100 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $11,800 | $67,500 |
| Minimum wage | $1.60 | $7.25/hr (federal) |
| Movie ticket | $1.65 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.08 | $0.73 |
| Population | 207.7M | 341 million |
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