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Chris Commons

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateDec 9, 1950
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Chris Commons is a Australia jumper, born on December 9, 1950. He competes primarily in the LJ.

His personal bests include 8.08 in the LJ. He has earned 4 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.08
#694 all-time
1978 season best
8.08
Jan 14, 1978 · Sydney (AUS)
1978 season best
Last competition
Edmonton Commonwealth Games
Aug 10, 1978 · 8.04
Edmonton Commonwealth Games
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Long Jump 8.08 (#694 all-time), 1978 season best 8.08 (Jan 14, 1978, Sydney (AUS)) · Last competition: Edmonton Commonwealth Games, Aug 10, 1978, 8.04 · 75 years old

PB

Personal bests

8.08
#694 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
LJ
8.08-Jan 14, 1978
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Sydney (AUS)
1977
LJ
7.82-Oct 31, 1977
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Canberra (AUS)
1976
LJ
7.93-Jan 24, 1976
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1975
LJ
7.91-Jan 26, 1975
↓
Christchurch (NZL)
1974
LJ
7.92-Jan 29, 1974
↓
Christchurch Commonwealth Games
1973
LJ
8.02-Mar 24, 1973
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Sydney (AUS)

1978

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.04-Aug 10Edmonton Commonwealth Games
LJ
8.08+2.1Feb 19Melbourne
LJ
7.90-Feb 19Melbourne
LJ
8.08-Jan 14Sydney

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.82-Oct 31Canberra

1976

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.46-Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
LJ
7.87-Mar 20Melbourne
LJ
7.93-Jan 24Melbourne

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.91-Jan 26Christchurch

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.92-Jan 29Christchurch Commonwealth Games

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.02-Mar 24Sydney

Honours

🥈

Edmonton Commonwealth Games

Long Jump

1978
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Edmonton Commonwealth Games

Long Jump

1978
🥈

Christchurch Commonwealth Games

Long Jump

1974
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Christchurch Commonwealth Games

Long Jump

1974
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Chris Commons's Long Jump personal best?

Chris Commons's Long Jump personal best is 8.08, set on Jan 14, 1978 in Sydney (AUS), #694 on the all-time list.

Which events does Chris Commons compete in?

Chris Commons competes in the Long Jump.

How did Chris Commons perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 8.08, set on Jan 14, 1978 in Sydney (AUS). Last competition: Edmonton Commonwealth Games on Aug 10, 1978, 8.04.