Fred Woodhouse
Australian pole vaulter
About Fred Woodhouse
Lived 1912 – 1998 (aged 86). Fred Woodhouse was an Australian pole vaulter.
Frederick Irvine Woodhouse (13 June 1912 – 8 July 1998) was an Australian track and field athlete who competed at the 1934 British Empire Games and 1938 British Empire Games.
Biography At the 1934 Empire Games Woodhouse won the bronze medal in the pole vault event. He was also a member of the Australian relay team which finished fourth in the 4×110 yards competition.
Woodhouse finished second behind Dick Webster in the pole vault event at the 1936 AAA Championships.
Two years later he finished seventh in the pole vault contest at the 1938 Empire Games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Woodhouse?
Australian pole vaulter (1912-1998)
When was Fred Woodhouse born?
Fred Woodhouse was born on 13 June 1912.
When did Fred Woodhouse die?
Fred Woodhouse died on 8 July 1998.
What was Fred Woodhouse's occupation?
Fred Woodhouse was a pole vaulter.
What nationality was Fred Woodhouse?
Fred Woodhouse was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Woodhouse. https://biography.guide/fred-woodhouse/
MLA: "Fred Woodhouse." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-woodhouse/.
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