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4 unusual facts about Benjamin Howard Baker


Benjamin Howard Baker

Eight years later he finished sixth in the 1920 Olympic high jump contest and eight in the triple jump event.

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Howard Baker represented Britain at both the 1912 and 1920 Olympic Games.

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In 1912, he finished eleventh in the high jump event and 16th in the standing high jump competition.

Polymath

Howard Baker – "Similar claims to the title of sporting polymath could be made for Howard Baker" (who won high jump titles, and played cricket, football, and water polo).



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