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The qualifying norms were 8.20 m (26.9 ft) (A norm) and 8.05 m (26.41 ft) (B norm). |
The qualifying norms were 8.20 m (26.9 ft) (A norm) and 8.05 m (26.41 ft) (B norm). |
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==Records== |
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Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows. |
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{{World Olympic Record |
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| world_athlete = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Powell]] <span style="font-size:90%">[[USA|(USA)]]</span> |
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| world_mark = 8.95 m |
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| world_place = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] |
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| world_date = [[30 August]] [[1991]] |
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| olympic_athlete = {{flagIOCathlete|[[Bob Beamon]]|USA|1968 Summer}} |
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| olympic_mark = 8.90 m |
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| olympic_place = [[Mexico City]], [[Mexico]] |
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| olympic_date = [[18 October]] [[1968]] |
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}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 04:24, 27 July 2008
The Men's long jump at the 2008 Olympic Games will take place on 16th and 18th August at the Beijing Olympic Stadium.
The qualifying norms were 8.20 m (26.9 ft) (A norm) and 8.05 m (26.41 ft) (B norm).
Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows.
| World record |  Mike Powell (USA) |
8.95 m | Tokyo, Japan | 30 August 1991 |
| Olympic record |  Bob Beamon (USA) |
8.90 m | Mexico City, Mexico | 18 October 1968 |
References
- "Olympic Athletics Competition Schedule". IAAF. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
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