Florin W. Floyd was an American pole vaulter. On February 27, 1916 he set a world indoor record at 3.87 m. He cleared 3.81 m outdoors at the U.S. Championships later that year, which was only enough for a bronze medal. In 1919, Floyd won the pole vault at the Inter-Allied Games.[2][3]
 Floyd in 1919 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 1894 Missouri |
| Died | September 1981[1] Potosi, Missouri |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Pole vault |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 3.87 m (1916)[2] |
References
edit- ^ Floyd, Florin. "U.S. Social Security Death Index". MyHeritage. U.S. Social Security Death Index. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ a b Florin Floyd. trackfield.brinkster.net
- ^ "First Complete List of Allied Champions". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. August 4, 1919. p. 19