Peter O’Connor Sets First Recognized Long Jump World Record, August 5, 1901

Peter O'Connor sets the first World Athletics recognised long jump world record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m), a record that would stand for 20 years.

Date: August 5, 1901

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