Cornelius Warmerdam
American pole vaulter, coach (1915-2001) · United States · On the map · Died at 86
Cornelius "Dutch" Warmerdam was an American pole vaulter who held the world record between 1940 and 1957. He missed the Olympics due to World War II, and retired from senior competitions in 1944, though he continued to vault into his sixties.
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About this person
He was inducted into the International Association of Athletics Federations Hall of Fame in 1974.
Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2001 · aged 86