Mel Walker
Mel Walker (actually Melvin E. Walker; born April 27, 1914 , † November 9, 2000 ) was an American high jumper .
On August 12, 1937, he set a world record of 2.09 m in Malmö , which lasted until 1941.
In 1938 he was US champion, in 1939 and 1941 US indoor champion. Starting for Ohio State University , he became NCAA champion in 1936 .
Web links
- Mel Walker in the database of World Athletics (English)
- Mel Walker in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
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| SURNAME | Walker, Mel |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Walker, Melvin E. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American high jumper |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 27, 1914 |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 9, 2000 |