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Gerald Mathers for the 330M dash - last run in 1912.
While the answer above is right for the Modern Olympics, if you wanted to be really pedantic, the longest standing record for the Olympic games in their history is Nero's for Chariot Racing.
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LaoAs far as an Olympic Record, Bob Beamon's Long Jump of 8.90m is the longest standing having lasted 40 years. He set the record at the Mexico City Summer Games in 1968. It was the World Record until Mike Powell posted a jump of 8.95m at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo but Beamon's record has still yet to topped in Olympic competition.
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What is the Olympic long jump record?
The Olympic Long jump record for men is 8.90 meters jumped by Bob Beamon.
What was the longest standing ovation in the history of sports?
The ovation for Cal Ripken Jr of the Baltimore Orioles, when he broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games at 2,131, lasted for 22 minutes and 15 seconds.
Do athletes get money for breaking an Olympic record?
yes,they get money
Who is the Olympic record holders for the men Shot Putt?
Rickie Fowler with a record throw of 2.3 meters
When and where did Osleidys Menendez won the Olympic record for women's javelin?
Osleidys Menéndez of Cuba won the gold medal and set the Olympic record in women's javelin at the 2004 Games in Athens.
