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Bill Graber
1911Jan, 21

Bill Graber

Bill Graber, American pole vaulter (d. 1996)
William Noe Graber (January 21, 1911 – March 8, 1996) was an American pole vaulter. He broke the pole vault world record in 1932 and competed at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics, placing fourth and fifth, respectively.

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