Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's long jump
| Men's long jump at the Games of the IV Olympiad
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| Venue | White City Stadium | ||||||||||||
| Date | July 22 | ||||||||||||
| Competitors | 32 from 9 nations | ||||||||||||
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Frank Irons |
 United States
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Daniel Kelly |
United States
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Calvin Bricker |
 Canada
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The men's long jump was one of six jumping events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 22, 1908.
These are the standing world and Olympic records (in metres) prior to the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Frank Irons set two Olympic records. At first he jumped 7.44 metres and finally he set the new Olympic record with 7.48 metres.
All jumpers performed three jumps. The best three made another three attempts to improve their marks. Best marks are known for the top six jumpers, placing for the top twenty, and no information about marks or placement for the bottom twelve.
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