Events tagged with "peteroconnor"

Historical Events tagged with "peteroconnor"

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Sports & Recreation

Peter O'Connor Achieves Long Jump World Record

August 5th, 1901 123 years ago

Peter O'Connor set a remarkable long jump world record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m) in 1901. This impressive feat took place during a competition in Dublin, Ireland, showcasing O'Connor’s extraordinary athletic ability. The record stood unbeaten for two decades, highlighting his dominance in the sport at the time. O'Connor's achievement became an inspiration for future generations of athletes, especially in the field of athletics, cementing his legacy in the history of track and field events.