Willie Steele

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Willie Steele

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jul 14, 1923
Events
Long Jump

Willie Steele is a United States jumper, born on July 14, 1923. He competes primarily in the LJ.

His personal bests include 8.07 in the LJ. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Long Jump8.07
#730 all-time
1948 season best7.82Jul 31, 1948 · Wembley Stadium, London
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold

As of Nov 14, 2026: Long Jump 8.07 (#730 all-time), 1948 season best 7.82 (Jul 31, 1948, Wembley Stadium, London (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 103 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
LJUT 1947United States Long Jump all-time list8.071,153 pts#730

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1––1

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1948LJ 7.82–Jul 31, 1948Wembley Stadium, London (GBR)
1947LJ 8.07–Jun 21, 1947Salt Lake City, UT (USA)

Media

Willie Steele
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Willie Steele's Long Jump personal best is 8.07, set on Jun 21, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT (USA), #730 on the all-time list.

Willie Steele competes in the Long Jump.

1948 season best: 7.82, set on Jul 31, 1948 in Wembley Stadium, London (GBR).

Willie Steele has won 1 Olympic Games medal.