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Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's long jump
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The men's long jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1948 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 31, 1948. Twenty-one athletes from 17 nations competed.[1] The maximum number of athletes per nation had been set at 3 since the 1930 Olympic Congress. The final was won by 27cm by American Willie Steele.[2] It was the United States' fifth consecutive and tenth overall gold medal in the men's long jump. Theo Bruce won Australia's first long jump medal with his silver.
Quick Facts Men's long jump at the Games of the XIV Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's long jump at the Games of the XIV Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Wembley Stadium | |||||||||
Date | July 31 (qualifying and final) | |||||||||
Competitors | 21 from 17 nations | |||||||||
Winning distance | 7.825 | |||||||||
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