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Jonathan Edwards Breaks Triple Jump Record, Reigns Supreme

8/7/2025

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Jonathan Edwards soared to greatness at the 1995 World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, shattering the triple jump world record with an astonishing leap of 18.29m. He became the first athlete to surpass the 18m and 60 feet marks, a feat that has stood unchallenged for three decades. His Olympic gold in 2000 further cements his legendary status in athletics.

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Jonathan Edwards soared to greatness at the 1995 World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, shattering the triple jump world record with an astonishing leap of 18.29m. He became the first athlete to surpass the 18m and 60 feet marks, a feat that has stood unchallenged for three decades. His Olympic gold in 2000 further cements his legendary status in athletics.