Donald Pellmann
American masters athlete (1915–2020)
Donald Pellmann (August 12, 1915 – October 11, 2020) was an American centenarian multi world-record-setting masters athlete. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pellmann held the current M90 world record (for men aged 90 or above) in the long jump, high jump, discus throw,[1] and indoor pole vault.[2]
He participated in the 100 metres, triple jump, shot put, and javelin throw.[3]
Pellmann died on October 11, 2020 in Santa Clara, California from problems caused by a broken hip at the age of 105.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Records Outdoor Men". Archived from the original on 2012-08-03. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ↑ "Records Indoor Men". Archived from the original on 2010-12-01. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
- ↑ "Statistics - Records". USATF. Archived from the original on 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ↑ Don Pellmann Dies at 105; His 5 World Records in San Diego Made Global News
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