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Don Bragg, former Olympic hero who starred at Penns Grove and Villanova, dies at 83

Mr. Bragg became a national figure when he won the pole vault in the 1960 Olympics by clearing 15 feet, 5 inches with an inflexible aluminum pole, which is now as outdated as an eight-track player.

Don Bragg performs a pole vault during the 1960 Olympics in Rome, in which he won a gold medal.
Don Bragg performs a pole vault during the 1960 Olympics in Rome, in which he won a gold medal.Read moreAssociated Press file (custom credit)