Long-Lasting Track & Field Records
* 1. Jesse Owens’ long jump record lasted 25 years.
* 2. Bob Beamon’s long jump record, 23 years.
* 3. Lee Evans’ 400-meter record, 20 years.
* 4. Sebastian Coe’s 800-meter record 18 years.
* 5. Edwin Moses’ 400-meter hurdles record, 15 years.
* 6. Derek Clayton’s men’s marathon record, 12 years.
* 7. Ingrid Kristiansen’s women’s marathon record, 13 years.
Source: World Features Syndicate
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