Track And Field ----- Decathlon / Javelin / Marathons / Running / Shotput / Sprinting

Aug. 08, 1963 - New world record in the pole vault of 16ft 10 1/4inches.: During the Great Britain United States Athletics Mach at white city this afternoon John Pennel of America set up a new world record for the pole vault of 16ft 10 1/4 inches he is the present holder of the record. Photo shows John Pennel seen during his world record pole vault at the white city this afternoon. (Credit Image: © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)