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World records ratified by IAAF list with 1962 focus
The IAAF ratified 15 American and 10 Russian world records from 1962, noting several women’s marks. Highlights include Finland’s Pentti Nikula pole vault and Dave Tork’s 16 feet 2 inch record, later surpassed. Other credited marks span 100 yards, 200 meters, 440 yards, and relay events across Oregon and U.S. and international names.
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London
International Amateur Athletics Federation
Finland
Penki Nikuin
John Pedner
United States
IAAF
TAAF
Peter Snell
Nangovens
Betty Cuthbert
Australia
Jory
Paul Drayton
Jim Beatty
Los Angeles
Oregon
University of Oregon
Modesto
Calif
Dave Tork
Walnut
Pentli Nikula
George Davies
John Uelses
Dallas Tong
al Qerter
Chic
Ocrter
Sal Connally
Stanford