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Dallas Long
- Born
- Jun 13, 1940 (86 years old)
- Birthplace
- Pine Bluff, United States
- Events
- Shot Put
- Height
- 1.93 m
- Weight
- 118 kg
Dallas Crutcher Long (June 13, 1940 – November 10, 2024) was an American track and field athlete, who mostly competed in the shot put Between 1959 and 1964 he set six official and five unofficial world records. Between 1959 and 1964 he set six official and five unofficial world records.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
Personal best · Shot Put20.68
1964 season best20.68Jul 25, 1964 · Los Angeles, CA
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze
As of Oct 27, 2026: Shot Put 20.68 (#295 all-time), 1964 season best 20.68 (Jul 25, 1964, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 86 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | SP | 20.68 | – | Jul 25, 1964 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1962 | SP | 20.08 | – | May 18, 1962 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1960 | SP | 19.67 | – | Mar 26, 1960 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1959 | SP | 19.25 | – | Mar 28, 1959 | Santa Barbara, CA (USA) |