Lynn Davies

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Lynn Davies

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
May 20, 1942 (84 years old)
Birthplace
Nant-y-moel, United Kingdom
Events
Long Jump
Height
1.83 m
Weight
77 kg

Lynn Davies CBE (born 20 May 1942) is a Welsh former track and field athlete who specialised in the long jump. He was the 1964 Olympic champion in the event.

Personal best · Long Jump8.23
#243 all-time
1972 season best7.77Jul 1, 1972 · Brighton
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold

As of Nov 6, 2026: Long Jump 8.23 (#243 all-time), 1972 season best 7.77 (Jul 1, 1972, Brighton (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 84 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mTokyo 1964United Kingdom 100 m all-time list10.7h977 pts–
4x100mTokyo 1964United Kingdom 4 × 100 m all-time list39.6h–
LJBern 1968United Kingdom Long Jump all-time list8.231,188 pts#243

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1––1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1972LJ 7.77–Jul 1, 1972Brighton (GBR)
1971LJ 7.90+2.4Aug 10, 1971Helsinki European Championships
1969LJ 7.76–Mar 8, 1969–
1969LJ Indoor8.07+2.2Sep 18, 1969Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968LJ 8.23+2.0Jun 30, 1968Bern (SUI)
1967LJ 8.11–Aug 12, 1967Duisburg (GER)
1966LJ 7.98–Aug 31, 1966Budapest European Championships
19664x100m 40.0h–Sep 3, 1966Budapest European Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lynn Davies's Long Jump personal best is 8.23, set on Jun 30, 1968 in Bern (SUI), #243 on the all-time list.

Lynn Davies competes in the Long Jump.

1972 season best: 7.77, set on Jul 1, 1972 in Brighton (GBR).

Lynn Davies has won 1 Olympic Games medal.