George Spitz

He jumped indoor world records in 1931 and 1932 and was a leading favorite for that summer's Olympics; however, an ankle injury troubled him there and he only placed ninth.

[12] Spitz also won his first national indoor championship that year, clearing a meeting record 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) on that occasion.

[13][14] Spitz injured his ankle that spring, and while he remained in good form the injury gave him on-and-off trouble.

[23] At the national indoor championships Spitz and Marty tied for first again, both clearing 2.01 m (6 ft 7+1⁄2 in) this time to share the title.

[27] At the national championships Spitz cleared 2.02 m (6 ft 7+5⁄8 in), but had to be content with third place as both Johnson and Marty managed to jump an inch higher.

[29] Spitz, a New Yorker, belonged to the latter group,[4][29] although his technique was largely self-taught and incorporated elements of the roll.