The men's long jump world record progression lists records ratified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) starting in 1912. The inaugural record was the 7.61 m ( 24 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) performance by Peter O'Connor in 1901.

The men's long jump world record has been held by just four individuals for the majority of time since the IAAF started to ratify records. The first mark recognized by the IAAF in 1912, the 7.61 m ( 24 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) performance by Peter O'Connor in August 1901, stood just short of 20 years (nine years as an IAAF record).

Explore the all-time top lists for men's senior long jump records on World Athletics.

The first world record in the women's long jump was recognised by the Fédération Sportive Féminine Internationale (FSFI) in 1922. The FSFI was absorbed by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1936. As of June 2009, the IAAF (and the FSFI before it) have ratified 36 world records in the event. [1]

Today, the men’s long jump world record is held by Mike Powell, who jumped 8.95m (29ft 4 1⁄4in) at the 1991 World Championships. Since 1896, the men’s Olympic long jump has been dominated by US athletes. They have won gold at every Games except seven.

At the 2015 NFL combine, Byron Jones set a combine record best jump of 12' 3" (3.73m), breaking the previous world record. The running long jump, or commonly known as just the long jump, is a popular track and field event.

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2024年6月1日 · The current long jump world record stands at an astonishing 8.95 meters, set by American athlete Mike Powell in 1991. This feat has remained unbroken for over 30 years, a testament to the extraordinary nature of Powell’s performance and the difficulty of surpassing it.

2023年4月12日 · Mike Powell of the United States holds the current indoor men's long jump world pinnacle, the same athlete with the outdoor world record. Powell's spring of 8.79 meters (28 feet, 10.25 inches) was achieved in 1992 at the Universe Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland.

2023年1月6日 · Top 10 Long Jump World Records [2024 Ranking] 10. Tajay Gayle – Jamaica. Mark: 8.69m. Tajay Gayle is the reigning World Champion in the long jump. His current personal record is 8.69 meters (28 feet 6 inches), which he set on September 28, 2019, in Doha, Qatar, where he won the World Championship.