Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Women's long jump
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The women's long jump event was, for the first time, part of the track and field athletics programme at the
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Records

Prior to the competition, the existing World record was as follows. Since it was the first time this event took place, the following new Olympic record was set during this competition:


Schedule

All times are
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Results


Qualifying Round

Qual. rule: qualification standard 5.30m (Q) or at least best 12 qualified (q).


Final standings

Key: OR = Olympic record


References


External links

*Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad, The (1948)
The Official Report of the Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad
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