Pauline Hascup

Pauline F. Hascup (27 March 1909 - October 1977Pauline Hascup) was an American track and field athlete, specialized in the javelin throw in the  1920s; during the early era of women's athletics. She was a member of Paterson Recreation Club.

Hascup set the world record in the javelin throw on 26 June 1926 with a distance of 33.07 meters (108 Feet 6 Inches) during the A.A.U. Title Meet at Paterson. However, the record has not been ratified. Later the year she finished second at the national championships in the javelin throw on 10 July 1926 in Philadelphia with a distance of 105-8⅛, behind Lillian Copeland. 

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 Newspaper image of Hascup
Newspaper articles of Hascup via myheritage.nl

Category:1909 births
Category:1977 deaths
Category:Javelin throwers
Category:American track and field athletes
Category:World record holders