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John Bennett
- Born
- Nov 14, 1930
- Events
- Long Jump
John Bennett is a United States jumper, born on November 14, 1930. He competes primarily in the LJ.
His personal bests include 8.01 in the LJ. He ranks 477th all-time in the LJ for United States. He has earned 3 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Long Jump8.01
1956 season best7.68Nov 24, 1956 · Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Last competitionThe XVI Olympic GamesNov 24, 1956 · 7.50
As of Nov 14, 2026: Long Jump 8.01 (#962 all-time), 1956 season best 7.68 (Nov 24, 1956, Cricket Ground, Melbourne (AUS)) · Last competition: The XVI Olympic Games, Nov 24, 1956, 7.50 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 96 years old
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | LJ | 7.68 | -3.6 | Nov 24, 1956 | The XVI Olympic Games |
| 1955 | LJ | 8.01 | – | Mar 14, 1955 | Ciudad de México (MEX) |