George Davies (athlete)
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]
 Davies in 1961 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 19, 1940[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Pole vault |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 4.83 m (1961)[1] |
References
- George Davies. trackfield.brinkster.net
- 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 Don Bragg |
Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder May 20, 1961 – March 31, 1962 |
Succeeded by John Uelses |
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