(5/n) In the #PV, America’s world-record holder #JohnPennel proved to be a man of straw; Europe secured a most decisive one-two finish through Italy’s #RenatoDionisi and the future Olympic champion, #WolfganfNordwig.
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UPI 23.6.1969: news.google.com/newspapers?i...
Pole Vault Power: www.polevaultpower.com/forum/viewto...
Takeoff Magazine: issuu.com/takeoffmagaz...
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#Todaysoldtandfvideo. The #PV WR saw frequent improvements in the 60s, as jumpers became more accustomed to fiberglass poles. In 1969, #JohnPennel cleared 5.44m.
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8vk...
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