Melissa Mueller

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Melissa Mueller
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BornNovember 16, 1972 (1972-11-16) (age 50)
Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Medal record
Women's Athletics
Representing the Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Santo Domingo Pole Vault

Melissa Mueller (born November 16, 1972, in Waukesha, Wisconsin) is an American pole vaulter.

She finished fifth at the 1999 World Indoor Championships and won the gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo. She also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Her personal best jump is 4.60 metres, achieved in July 2003 at an All-comers track meet in Atascadero, California. She now lives in Georgia.

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