About Harry Babcock
Lived 1890 – 1965 (aged 74). Harry Babcock was an American athletics competitor and athlete.
Henry Stoddard Babcock (December 15, 1890 – June 5, 1965) was an American pole vaulter who won the gold medal at the 1912 Summer Olympics, setting an Olympic record at 3.95 meters.
Babcock started as a long jumper and, only around 1910, changed to the pole vault. He graduated in engineering from Columbia University in 1912 and later worked as a salesman with a lumber company in Irvington, New York.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Babcock?
athletics competitor (1890–1965)
When was Harry Babcock born?
Harry Babcock was born on 15 December 1890 in Pelham.
When did Harry Babcock die?
Harry Babcock died on 5 June 1965 in Norwalk.
What was Harry Babcock's occupation?
Harry Babcock was an athletics competitor and athlete.
What nationality was Harry Babcock?
Harry Babcock was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Babcock (pole vaulter)
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