John Uelses, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American pole vaulter
Date of Birth: 14-Jul-1937
Place of Birth: Berlin
Profession: association football player, pole vaulter
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About John Uelses
- John H.
- Uelses (born Hans Joachim Feigenbaum on July 14, 1937) is a retired American pole vaulter.
- He made history by becoming the first man to vault over 16 feet – on February 2, 1962, at the Millrose Games in New York's Madison Square Garden, before a sold-out crowd, Uelses soared over the bar at 16' 1/4", making headlines around the world.At the Boston Games, he broke his own indoor record, clearing the bar at 16' 3/4." His record-breaking jump in Madison Square Garden was upheld and both records stood.
- In the spring, the Marine Corps approved his travel to compete at the outdoor meet at Santa Barbara Relays in California.
- Uelses set a new world outdoor record at 16' 3/4".
- He would go on to achieve many more.
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