-California guy #BillLacefield delivered the longest leap off the board.
-Future world record holder #FredWolcott won both the #200m and #110m hurdles.
- #CorneliusWarmerdam, one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time, took an easy victory by clearing 4.41m.

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, May 25, 1942, NIGHT EDITION, Page PAGE 16, Image 16 Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, May 25, 1942, NIGHT EDITION, Page PAGE 16, Image 16, brought to you by Central Michigan University, Clark Historical Library, and the National Digital...

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Historic Films: F-4012 SPRINT RACING. 100 YARD DASH. SHOTPUT. HURDLE RACING. THE HAMMER THROW. THE BROAD JUMP. JAVELIN. AUDIENCE WATCHES. THE HIGH JUMP. RELAY RACE. COLLEGE GAMES. DISCUS. THE POLE VAULT. 200 MET...

#Todaysoldtandfvideo. #CorneliusWarmerdam dazzles with his sparkling technique and bison-like strength, setting a WR and his career-best outdoor mark of 4.77m (15-7¾) in 1942.

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Well, #CorneliusWarmerdam is pretty close. Without the war, he could have been even double Olympic champion. #athletics #trackandfield #athleticshistory #trackhistory