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BECKFORD James (JAM)
09/01/75 - Ocho Rios
8.52 (Comm rec; 96) & 8.68w (95), 17.92 TJ (CAC rec; 95). 2nd 95 World (6th TJ), 2nd 96 Oly. World’s top junior long/triple jumper in 94, having improved from 7.53 to 8.13/8.29w and from 15.70 to 17.29; in 95 briefly became Commonwealth record holder with 17.92 prior to Jonathan Edwards’ world record. Set Commonwealth indoor LJ record of 8.40 in 96. Rivals Mike Conley as world’s best combination long/triple jumper
 

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