Profession: Long Jumper
Nationality:
American
Biography: Won Olympic gold in 1960 and was the first to break the 27 feet (8.2m) barrier.
Born: May 9, 1939
Birthplace: Laurel, Mississippi, USA
Age: 83 years old
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Historical Events
- 1960-08-12 Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 8.21m
- 1961-05-27 Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 27' ½"
- 1961-07-16 Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 27' 2"
- 1964-08-15 Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 27' 3½"
- 1964-09-12 Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 27' 4½"
- 1965-09-29 Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 27' 4 3/4"
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