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Ralph Boston
- Born
- May 9, 1939 (87 years old)
- Birthplace
- Laurel, United States
- Events
- Long Jump
- Height
- 1.87 m
- Weight
- 74 kg
Ralph Harold Boston (May 9, 1939 – April 30, 2023) was an American track athlete who received three Olympic medals and became the first person to break the 27 feet (8 2 m) barrier in the long jump. 2 m) barrier in the long jump.
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.
Personal best · Long Jump7.80
1972 season best7.80May 6, 1972 · Knoxville, TN
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
As of Oct 28, 2026: Long Jump 7.80 (#100 all-time), 1972 season best 7.80 (May 6, 1972, Knoxville, TN (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · 87 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | LJ | 7.80 | – | May 6, 1972 | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 1968 | LJ | 8.37 | +3.8 | Sep 29, 1968 | Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX) |
| 1967 | LJ | 8.29 | – | Aug 4, 1967 | – |
| 1967 | LJ Indoor | 8.29 | – | Aug 4, 1967 | Oakland, CA (USA) (i) |
| 1966 | LJ | 8.08 | – | Jun 4, 1966 | – |
| 1965 | LJ | 8.35 | +0.0 | May 29, 1965 | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 1964 | LJ | 8.49 | +2.6 | Sep 12, 1964 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1963 | LJ | 8.30 | +3.9 | May 25, 1963 | – |