Donald Pellmann

Donald Pellmann (August 12, 1915 – October 11, 2020) was an American centenarian multi world-record-setting masters athlete. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Pellmann held the current M90 world record (for men aged 90 or above) in the long jump, high jump, discus throw, and indoor pole vault.

He participated in the 100 metres, triple jump, shot put, and javelin throw.

Pellmann died on October 11, 2020 in Santa Clara, California from problems caused by a broken hip at the age of 105.

References

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  2. ↑ "Records Indoor Men". Archived from the original on 2010-12-01. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
  3. ↑ "Statistics - Records". USATF. Archived from the original on 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  4. ↑ Don Pellmann Dies at 105; His 5 World Records in San Diego Made Global News