Bob Richards
Olympic pole vaulter and athlete
Born
Died
2023
3 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed in track and field, specializing in pole vaulting. Achieved significant success in the 1950s and 1960s, winning multiple Olympic gold medals. Set numerous world records during the career and was a prominent figure in athletics. Contributed to the popularity of the pole vault event through competitive and public engagements.
Won gold medals in pole vault at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics
Set world records in pole vaulting multiple times
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