One month after this picture was taken (and at the same venue) Mike set his
personal best in the pole vault of 5.25 metres.
Upon retirement from professional athletics, Mike Bull O.B.E. lectured on sports studies and
provided sports commentary for UTV (Ulster Television). He opened his own gym
in Dufferin Avenue, Bangor, County Down Mike Bull's Health Gym and was a
fitness adviser for the Irish Rugby Football Union.
In 1986 he co-founded the sports charity Sparks Northern Ireland and raised money
for children suffering from crippling illnesses.
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Men's Decathlon.
Commonwealth Games 1974 |
| |
| 1. Mike BULL |
|
NIR |
|
7417 |
| 2. Barry KING |
|
ENG |
|
7277 |
| 3. Robert LETHBRIDGE |
|
AUS |
|
7270 |
| |
Men's Pole Vault Final.
Commonwealth Games 1974 |
| |
| 1. Don BAIRD |
|
AUS |
|
5.05 |
| 2. Mike BULL |
|
NIR |
|
5.00 |
| 3. Brian HOOPER |
|
ENG |
|
5.00 |
.
Mike Bull competing at the Crystal Palace on 22nd July 1972. Photo George Herringshaw. ©
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Men's Pole Vault Final.
Commonwealth Games 1966 |
| |
|
|
|
. |
|
| 1. Trevor BICKLE |
|
AUS |
|
15' 9" |
| 2. Mike BULL |
|
NI |
|
15' 6" |
| 3. Gerry MORO |
|
CAN |
|
15' 3" |
| 4. Dave STEVENSON |
|
SCO |
|
15' 3" |
| 5. Bob YARD |
|
CAN |
|
15' 0" |
| 6. Trevor BURTON |
|
ENG |
|
13' 6" |
| 7. Norrie FOSTER |
|
SCO |
|
13' 6" |
| 8. A. SOGA |
|
GHA |
|
12' 6" |
| |
Men's Pole Vault Final.
Commonwealth Games 1970 |
| |
|
|
|
. |
|
| 1. Mike BULL |
|
NI |
|
5.10 |
| 2. Alan KANE |
|
CAN |
|
4.90 |
| 3. Bob RAFTIS |
|
CAN |
|
4.90 |
| 4. BOYD |
|
AUS |
|
4.85 |
| 5. Bruce SIMPSON |
|
CAN |
|
4.60 |
| 6. RULE |
|
SCO |
|
4.50 |