Walter Dray
American pole vaulter
About Walter Dray
Lived 1886 – 1973 (aged 87). Walter Dray was an American pole vaulter.
Walter R. Dray, holder of the world record for the pole vault of 12ft 9 1/2in (3.90m) set at Danbury, Connecticut, 13 June 1908.
Walter Remy Dray (March 21, 1886 in Peoria, Illinois – April 1, 1973 in Yorkville, Illinois) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. Dray attended Yale University, where he was the captain of the track team. He held the world record in pole vault three separate times. In 1904 he was sixth in pole vault competition. He died in Yorkville, Illinois, aged 87.
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Who was Walter Dray?
American pole vaulter
When was Walter Dray born?
Walter Dray was born on 21 March 1886 in Peoria.
When did Walter Dray die?
Walter Dray died on 22 April 1973 in Yorkville.
What was Walter Dray's occupation?
Walter Dray was a pole vaulter.
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Walter Dray was American.
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