Turku, September 27, 1925
Pole vault world record holder Charles Hoff competed in Turku, where he cleared 4.25 (13-11¼) in near pitch darkness. The world record height was cleared immediately on the first attempt. The Turun Sanomat reporter described the Norwegian's jump:
A strong run-up, an excellent swing-up, and a new world record was born.
Hoff's visit to Finland was also successful in a material sense. The Norwegian was named the best athlete of the Turun Riento games and received a crystal dinnerware set to take home.
During the Second World War, Hoff collaborated with the German occupation administration and served as Norway's sports leader. After the war, 25 collaborators from Norway were convicted of treason and executed by firing squad. Hoff, considered a lesser figure, served a nine-year sentence.
Turun Sanomat, September 28, 1925 (in Finnish)
Uusi Suomi, September 29, 1925 (in Finnish)
Idrottsbladet, September 29, 1925 (in Swedish)