Greg Rutherford

Born
Nov 17, 1986 (39 years old)
Birthplace
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Events
Long Jump
Height
1.88 m
Weight
92 kg

Greg Rutherford is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Greg Rutherford established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Greg Rutherford's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in Greg Rutherford's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Greg Rutherford against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Greg Rutherford's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Greg Rutherford's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Greg Rutherford's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · Long Jump8.51
2018 season best7.86Jun 2, 2018
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold
National record8.51Long Jump

As of Oct 27, 2026: Long Jump 8.51 (#26 all-time), 2018 season best 7.86 (Jun 2, 2018) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold · National record (Long Jump) · 39 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mNewcastle upon Tyne 201010.261,118 pts–
LJCA 20148.511,249 pts#26
60mIndoorBirmingham 20096.681,108 pts–
60m20096.681,108 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1–12
World Championships1––1
Total2–13

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2018LJ 7.86+0.8Jun 2, 2018–
2018LJ Indoor7.89–Feb 25, 2018Glasgow Müller Indoor Grand Prix, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i) - IAAF World Indoor Tour
201760m Indoor6.75–Mar 5, 2017Eton (GBR) (i)
201760m 6.75–Mar 5, 2017–
2017LJ 8.18+0.3May 26, 2017Manchester (GBR)
2016LJ 8.31-0.3Jun 2, 2016Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
2015LJ 8.41+0.3Aug 25, 2015IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
2014LJ 8.51+1.7Apr 24, 2014Chula Vista, CA (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Greg Rutherford's Long Jump personal best is 8.51, set on Apr 24, 2014 in Chula Vista, CA (USA), #26 on the all-time list.

Greg Rutherford competes in the Long Jump.

2018 season best: 7.86, set on Jun 2, 2018.

Greg Rutherford has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 1 World Championships medal.