 Floyd in 1919 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 1894 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Pole vault |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 3.87 m (1916) [1] |
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