Men's long jump world record progression - Wikipedia
The men's long jump world record progression lists records ratified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) starting in 1912. The inaugural record was the 7.61 m ( 24 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) performance by Peter O'Connor in 1901.
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On 30 August 1991, Mike Powell of the United States set the current men's world record at the World Championships in Tokyo. It was in a dramatic showdown against Carl Lewis who also surpassed Beamon's record that day, but his jump was wind-assisted (and thus not legal for record purposes).
Long Jump - men - senior - all - World Athletics
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Long Jump World Records - Topend Sports
The world record was held for a long time by Norwegian Arne Tvervaag, who jumped 3.71 meters (12' 2.1") in Noresund on 11 November 1968. At the 2015 NFL combine , Byron Jones set a combine record best jump of 12' 3" (3.73m), breaking the previous world record.
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Mike Powell (long jumper) - Wikipedia
Michael Anthony Powell (born November 10, 1963) is an American former track and field athlete, the holder of the long jump world record, and a two-time world champion as well as two-time Olympic silver medalist in the event. His world record of 8.95 m (29 ft 4 + 1 ⁄ 4 in) was set on August 30, 1991.
Long Jump - World Athletics
Today, the men’s long jump world record is held by Mike Powell, who jumped 8.95m (29ft 4 1⁄4in) at the 1991 World Championships. Since 1896, the men’s Olympic long jump has been dominated by US athletes. They have won gold at every Games except seven.