Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's pole vault
| Men's pole vault at the Games of the XIV Olympiad
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| Dates | July 31 (qualifying) August 2 (final) |
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Guinn Smith United States
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Erkki Kataja Finland
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Bob Richards United States
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The men's pole vault event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1948 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 31 and August 2. During the final, a rainstorm came in during the jumps at 4.10. All the jumpers at 4.20 and higher had to deal with wet conditions on the runway and with their poles. The final was won by American Guinn Smith. Erkki Kataja had held the lead with a perfect set of jumps until Smith's last attempt clearance of 4.30.
Prior to the competition, the existing World and Olympic records were as follows.
All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1)
Qual. rule: qualification standard 4.00m (Q) or at least best 12 qualified (q).
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