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Photo: Mario De Biassi/Angelo Cozzi (Mondadori Publishers)—Public domain
Ralph Boston
USAMenBirth dateMay 9, 1939
BirthplaceLaurel, United States
Height1.87 m
Weight74 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.
Key facts
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Age
87 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: Long Jump 7.80 (#102 all-time), 1972 season best 7.80 (May 6, 1972, Knoxville, TN (USA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · 87 years old
PB
Personal bests
13.7HT
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Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |