In 1924 he finished fifth the pole vault event and 28th in the javelin throw competition.

Four years later he finished fourth in the pole vault contest.

Pickard won the pole vault event at the 1930 British Empire Games.

[1] Pickard was an All-American for the Pittsburgh Panthers track and field team in the pole vault, finishing 3rd at the 1928 NCAA Track and Field Championships.

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