The following table shows the world record progression in the men's and women's triple jump, officially ratified by the IAAF.
The first world record in the men's triple jump was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912. That inaugural record was the 15.52 m performance by Dan Ahearn in 1911.
As of June 21, 2009, 27 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event.
The first world record in the women's triple jump was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1990.
As of June 21, 2009, the IAAF has ratified 5 world records in the event.