John Bennett

Birth dateNov 14, 1930

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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.

Key facts

Long Jump

8.01

#972 all-time #477 in United States

1956 season best

7.68

Nov 24, 1956 · Cricket Ground, Melbourne (AUS)

Last competition

The XVI Olympic Games

Nov 24, 1956 · 7.50

The XVI Olympic Games

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 silver

Age

95 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: Long Jump 8.01 (#972 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 · 95 years old

Personal bests

8.01

#972 all-time

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	-	1	-	1

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	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)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	7.50	-0.8	Nov 24	The XVI Olympic Games
LJ	7.68	-3.6	Nov 24	The XVI Olympic Games

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Bennett's Long Jump personal best?

John Bennett's Long Jump personal best is 8.01, set on Mar 14, 1955 in Ciudad de México (MEX), #972 on the all-time list.

Which events does John Bennett compete in?

John Bennett competes in the Long Jump.

How did John Bennett perform in 1956?

1956 season best: 7.68, set on Nov 24, 1956 in Cricket Ground, Melbourne (AUS). Last competition: The XVI Olympic Games on Nov 24, 1956, 7.50.

How many medals has John Bennett won?

John Bennett has won 1 Olympic Games medal.

John Bennett

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

1956

Honours

Frequently asked questions