This bit of sports nostalgia brought back fond memories when I saw the link about the half-and-half medals. I remember listening to the radio until after 11pm to hear who would win.
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1936 Olympics Berlin
Pole Vault:
Gold... Meadows (USA) 4.35m
Silver...Nishida (Japan) 4.25m
Bronze...Oe (Japan) 4.25m
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http://www.waseda.jp/student/weekly/contents/english/e069b.html