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Thirty years on, Jonathan Edwards’ world record still stands – this is how he did it
From the broad smile on the runway to a landing so immaculate you might think it was AI-generated – has British sport ever produced a moment quite so perfect?
Jonathan Edwards holds one of track and field’s longest-standing records. His jump still ‘brings a smile’ 30 years on
British former athlete Jonathan Edwards broke the triple jump record at the 1995 World Championships, a mark which still stands 30 years on.
Jonathan Edwards reveals the problem with his triple jump world record
Triple jump world record holder Jonathan Edwards claimed that he doesn’t think it’s a good thing that his record has stood for 30 years, explaining that it doesn’t suggest a
Why Jonathan Edwards Is Unhappy His 30-Year Triple Jump Record Still Stands
Jonathan Edwards has held the triple jump world record since August 1995 – but he isn't happy about it. In the 30 years since he secured gold at the World Championships in Gothenburg, no athlete has been able to match the 18.29m he managed to produce that day, offering cause for concern.
My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards
The closest anyone has come to Edwards' record was 10 years ago when American Christian Taylor jumped 18.21m. The world leading distance this year is 17.80m, while last year's Olympic gold was won with 17.86m. "He [Edwards] can rest easy for a while," Romain said. "This is not an easy feat, I'm telling you."
Jonathan Edwards' triple jump world record 30 years on - 'I still pinch myself'
Thirty years ago today Jonathan Edwards jumped 18.29m, a distance that no one else has been able to match, though he insists he is at peace with Britain's only world record being beaten soon
Jonathan Edwards’ triple jump world record still stands the test of time 30 years on
With an astonishing but illegal jump of 18.43m in Lille due to a 2.4m per second tailwind, Edwards was clearly on another level. The world record of 17.97m, set by Willie Banks in 1985, did then fall to Edwards as he improved it by just 1cm in Salamanca.
Alumnus Jonathan Edwards CBE celebrates 30 years of his world triple jump record
Olympic gold medallist and Van Mildert alumnus, Jonathan Edwards (Physics, Van Mildert College,1984-87) has celebrated 30 years of his 1995 triple jump world record, which remains unbroken. The record-breaking jump took place in the World Championships in Gothenburg on 7 August 1995. Jonathan jumped an impressive 18.29 metres.
Jonathan Edwards and the surrealness of holding a world record for 30 years
Thirty years after he broke the triple jump world record, Britain's Jonathan Edwards is astonished his historic mark still stands
Edwards relives his triple jump world record 30 years on
Jonathan Edwards speaks to BBC Sport's Daniel Ogunshakin about his 30-year-old triple jump world record of 18.29m that he set on 7 August 1995.
‘Provided I know I am on my deathbed’ – Brit legend Jonathan Edwards hopes world record lasts until the day he dies
JONATHAN EDWARDS hopes his triple jump world record remains his until the day he dies. Thirty years ago today, the Brit ...
Jonathan Edwards: Leap of Faith
Thur 7 Aug 3.06pm • Edwards made history at the 1995 World Championships in Sweden, breaking the triple jump world record twice. Incredibly, his record still stands 30 years on.