Henry Stoddard Babcock was an American pole vaulter who won the gold medal at the 1912 Summer Olympics, setting an Olympic record at 3.95 meters.
Babcock started as a long jumper, and only around 1910 changed to the pole vault. Wikipedia
Born: December 15, 1890, Pelham Manor, NY
Died: June 5, 1965 (age 74 years), Norwalk, CT
Weight: 75 kg (165 lb)