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In 1936, two U.S. athletes, Corny Johnson and Dave Albritton set the world record in the high jump at the Olympic trials when they tied for first place with successful jumps of 6' 9 1/2". Corny would go on to win the gold medal at the 1936 Olympic games while Dave Albritton won the silver medal.

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