Archive for January, 2005

The missing milestone: Glen Conley’s 7-foot jump

In June 1956 — two years after the first sub-4-minute mile — an arguably greater barrier fell in track and field: the first 7-foot high jump. Charlie Dumas cleared 2.15 meters (7-0 1/2) at the U.S. Olympic Trials at the tender age of 19. The performance sent shockwaves through the sports world. Dumas cemented his […]