Philippe Houvion (born 5 October 1957 in Briey) is a retired French pole vaulter. On 17 July 1980 in Paris, Houvion jumped 5.77 metres, beating the world record of Thierry Vigneron by two centimetres. The record only lasted until 30 July 1980, when Władysław Kozakiewicz of Poland jumped 5.78 metres in Moscow. Houvion was born in Briey, Meurthe-et-Moselle. He was coached by his father, Maurice Houvion, after being talked out of a career in football.

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Preceded by Thierry Vigneron	Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder July 17, 1980 – July 30, 1980	Succeeded by Władysław Kozakiewicz
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Preceded by Mike Tully	Men's Pole Vault Best Year Performance alongside Patrick Abada 1979	Succeeded by Władysław Kozakiewicz

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