DL
Dallas Long

Photo: UPI—Public domain

Dallas Long

USAUSAMen
Birth dateJun 13, 1940
BirthplacePine Bluff, United States
Height1.93 m
Weight118 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.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.68
#297 all-time
1964 season best
20.68
Jul 25, 1964 · Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1964 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Age
86 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Shot Put 20.68 (#297 all-time), 1964 season best 20.68 (Jul 25, 1964, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 86 years old

PB

Personal bests

20.68
#297 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1-12

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)

1964

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.51-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
SP
20.33-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
SP
20.68-Jul 25Los Angeles USA-URS Int. Match, Los Angeles, CA
SP
20.20-May 29Los Angeles, CA
SP
20.10-Apr 4Los Angeles, CA

1962

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.08-May 18Los Angeles Col R, Los Angeles, CA

1960

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.65-Aug 31The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
SP
19.01-Aug 31The XVII Olympic Games, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
SP
19.67-Mar 26Los Angeles, CA
SP
19.38-Mar 5Los Angeles AAU South Pacific Ch., Los Angeles, CA

1959

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.25-Mar 28Santa Barbara Easter Relays, Santa Barbara, CA

Honours

🥇

The XVIII Olympic Games

Shot Put

1964
🥉

The XVII Olympic Games

Shot Put

1960
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dallas Long's Shot Put personal best?

Dallas Long's Shot Put personal best is 20.68, set on Jul 25, 1964 in Los Angeles, CA (USA), #297 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dallas Long compete in?

Dallas Long competes in the Shot Put.

How did Dallas Long perform in 1964?

1964 season best: 20.68, set on Jul 25, 1964 in Los Angeles, CA (USA).

How many medals has Dallas Long won?

Dallas Long has won 2 Olympic Games medals.