Who holds the longest Olympic record?
The record for the longest-held Olympic best is held by Bob Beamon (USA) – he achieved 8.90m in the men’s long jump at the 1968 Mexico City games. It was also a world record for just under 23 years, before it was broken by his fellow countryman Mike Powell at the 1991 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
What is the longest running distance in the Olympics?
26 miles and 385 yards
The longest race on the Olympic programme, athletes run a distance of 26 miles and 385 yards (42.195km). The event takes place on the road and the finishing order of the race is determined by time.
What is the most unbeatable Olympic record?
1 Michael Phelps 23 gold medals Phelps is the most decorated Olympian ever thanks to his unbreakable tally of 23 gold medals. The Olympian who comes close to the phenomenal tally of Phelps is Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, who racked up a total of nine gold medals for the Soviets in the 1950s and 1960s.
What is the record of Milkha Singh?
Milkha SINGH
Discipline | Performance | Place |
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200 Metres | 20.7h * | Lahore (PAK) |
400 Metres | 45.6h * | Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA) |
4×400 Metres Relay | 3:08.8h * | National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN) |
Who has world record longest?
jarmila kratochvílová
It’s the longest standing world record, belonging to jarmila kratochvílová (TCH), whose mark of 1:53.28 has stood since 26 July 1983. Below is a selection of official world records and how many days they lasted. Labelled as men and women, and organised into event categories.
What records will never be broken?
1. Cy Young – 749 complete games and 511 wins. This remarkable record is one which will never be toppled, and it is largely due to changes in the sport. Cy Young pitched in an era where pitchers would pitch every other day and throw entire games regularly.
What is the longest lasting world record?
14,130. days, or 38 years and 8 months, is how long the Women’s 800 Metres world record has remained unbroken. It’s the longest standing world record, belonging to jarmila kratochvílová (TCH), whose mark of 1:53.28 has stood since 26 July 1983.