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 24Β ft 11.75Β in (7.6137Β m), a record that would stand for 20 years.

Date: August 5, 1901

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