Gordon Dukes

Gordon Bennett Dukes (December 23, 1888 January 27, 1966) was an American pole vaulter. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics and finished eighth. Dukes won the AAU championship in 1911 and placed second in 1912.[2]

Gordon Dukes
Gordon Dukes in 1912
Personal information
BornDecember 23, 1888
Kobe, Japan
DiedJanuary 27, 1966(1966-01-27) (aged 77)[1]
Barcelona, Spain
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight70 kg (150 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Pole vault
ClubNYAC, New York
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)3.835 m (1911)[2][3]

References

  1. Gordon Dukes at Olympedia
  2. Gordon Dukes Archived 2011-05-19 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  3. Gordon Dukes. trackfield.brinkster.net


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