Don Bragg
American pole vaulter, Olympic medalist
Born
May 15th, 1935
90 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished pole vaulter, achieved significant success in the 1950s and 1960s. Won the gold medal in pole vaulting at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Set multiple American records during a prominent athletic career, contributing to the rise of the pole vaulting discipline. Competed for top collegiate teams and was also a member of the United States national team.
Won the gold medal in pole vault at the 1960 Rome Olympics
Set numerous American pole vault records
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