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Feb 03, 1890 Escondido, California, United States Died on 28 Nov 1948 (aged 58)
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About George Horine
- George Leslie Horine (February 3, 1890 – November 28, 1948) was an American athlete who mainly competed in the high jump.
- He is credited with developing a technique called a forerunner to the western roll, a technique he developed due to the layout of his backyard where he practiced which was considered "backward" at the time.
- While on the track team at Stanford University, his technique was corrected to the more conventional jumping style of the time.
- He equalled the NCAA record in the event at 6' 4" as a sophomore.
- His junior year, 1912, he reverted to his old style, improving to 6' 4 3/4" and then a world record 6' 6 1/8".
- A few weeks later at the Olympic Trials, he improved again to jump 6' 7" making him the first man to break the 2 metres (6 ft 6.7 in) barrier.
- It was the first high jump world record ratified by the IAAF.
- He never improved upon his record, which stood for two years.
