George Davies (athlete)

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George Davies
George Davies 1961.jpg
Davies in 1961
Personal information
Born (1940-11-19) November 19, 1940 (age 81)[1]
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Pole vault
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)4.83 m (1961)[1]

George Davies (born November 19, 1940) is an American retired pole vaulter and a former world record holder. He set his record on May 20, 1961, in Boulder, Colorado, jumping 4.83 m (15 ft 10.2 in).[1] He was the first pole vaulter to break a world record with a fiberglass pole.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c George Davies. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ The current world record was set in 2020 currently stands at 6.18 meters or 20 feet 3.3 inches. John Pennel. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
Records
Preceded by Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder
May 20, 1961 – March 31, 1962
Succeeded by



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