John Uelses
American pole vaulter
Died when: 85 years 154 days (1025 months)Star Sign: Cancer
John H.Uelses (born Hans Joachim Feigenbaum on July 14, 1937) is a retired American pole vaulter.He made history by becoming the first man to vault over 16 feet – on February 2, 1962, at the Millrose Games in New York's Madison Square Garden, before a sold-out crowd, Uelses soared over the bar at 16' 1/4", making headlines around the world.
At the Boston Games, he broke his own indoor record, clearing the bar at 16' 3/4." His record-breaking jump in Madison Square Garden was upheld and both records stood.
In the spring, the Marine Corps approved his travel to compete at the outdoor meet at Santa Barbara Relays in California.
Uelses set a new world outdoor record at 16' 3/4".He would go on to achieve many more.
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