George Davies
American pole vaulter
About George Davies
Born 1940. George Davies is an American pole vaulter.
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 .
Competing for the Oklahoma State Cowboys track and field team, Davies won the 1961 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He tied for first place with Dick Gear of San Jose State.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is George Davies?
American pole vaulter
When was George Davies born?
George Davies was born on 19 November 1940 in Berlin.
What is George Davies's occupation?
George Davies is a pole vaulter.
What nationality is George Davies?
George Davies is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Davies (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Davies. https://biography.guide/george-davies-pole-vaulter/
MLA: "George Davies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-davies-pole-vaulter/.
Chicago: "George Davies." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-davies-pole-vaulter/.
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