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Roy Mitchell

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Roy Mitchell is a United Kingdom jumper. He competes primarily in the LJ.

His personal bests include 8.08 in the LJ. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.08
#694 all-time
1981 season best
8.07
Jun 13, 1981 · Dresden (GER)
1981 season best

As of Sep 12, 2026: Long Jump 8.08 (#694 all-time), 1981 season best 8.07 (Jun 13, 1981, Dresden (GER))

PB

Personal bests

8.08
#694 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1981
LJ
8.07+2.0Jun 13, 1981
↓
Dresden (GER)
1980
LJ
8.08+0.0Sep 27, 1980
↓
Beijing (CHN)
1979
LJ
7.87-Jul 13, 1979
↓
London (GBR)
1978
LJ
8.06-Aug 10, 1978
↓
Edmonton Commonwealth Games
1977
LJ
8.04+1.2Jun 25, 1977
↓
London (GBR)
1976
LJ
8.16+2.8Jun 26, 1976
↓
Lille (FRA)
1975
LJ
7.90-Jun 21, 1975
↓
Dresden (GER)

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.05+1.9Sep 11London
LJ
8.07+2.0Jun 13Dresden

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.08+0.0Sep 27Beijing International Match, Beijing
LJ
7.67-May 18Cwmbran

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.87-Jul 13London

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.94-Aug 13European Cup Final A, Helsinki
LJ
8.04+1.2Jun 25London

1976

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.69+0.0Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
LJ
8.16+2.8Jun 26Lille NC, Lille
LJ
7.98-Jun 26Lille NC, Lille

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.90-Jun 21Dresden

Honours

7

Praha European Championships

Long Jump

1978
🥇

Edmonton Commonwealth Games

Long Jump

1978
7

Praha European Championships

Long Jump

1978
🥇

Edmonton Commonwealth Games

Long Jump

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Roy Mitchell's Long Jump personal best?

Roy Mitchell's Long Jump personal best is 8.08, set on Sep 27, 1980 in Beijing (CHN), #694 on the all-time list.

Which events does Roy Mitchell compete in?

Roy Mitchell competes in the Long Jump.

How did Roy Mitchell perform in 1981?

1981 season best: 8.07, set on Jun 13, 1981 in Dresden (GER).