Al Joyner of the United States with a jump of 17.26 meters (56 feet, 7 1/2 inches).
In 1984 only men competed in the triple jump. The Olympic Games were won by Al Joyner (USA) who jumped 17.26m. Joyner was married to Florence Griffith-Joyner and is the brother of Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
He won the Olympic Gold Medal in the triple jump.
James Connelly, Triple Jump, USA, 1896.
James Brendan Connolly became the first Olympic champion in 1527 years when he won the gold medal in the triple jump(hop,step and jump)at the 1896 Olympics in Athens.He won the silver medal in the same event ,four years later in Paris.
Ioannis Persakis of Greece in triple jump at the 1896 Games in Athens.
The first Olympic Champion of the Modern Olympics was James Connolly (USA) who won the inaugural Men's Triple Jump.
Al Joyner of the United States with a jump of 17.26 meters (56 feet, 7 1/2 inches).
Al Joyner of the United States with a jump of 17.26 meters (56 feet, 7 1/2 inches).
Al Joyner who won the Triple Jump in the 1984 Olympics and whose sister is Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
Men: Jonathan Edwards of Great Britain. Women: Tereza Marinova of Bulgaria.
Long jump at the 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996 Summer Olympics.
Al Joyner who won the Triple Jump in the 1984 Olympics and whose sister is Jackie Joyner-Kersee.