Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's triple jump


The men's triple jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Saturday, July 12, 1924. Twenty triple jumpers from twelve nations competed.

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records prior to the 1924 Summer Olympics.
World Record15.52 Dan AhearnNew York May 30, 1911
Olympic Record14.92 Tim AhearneLondon July 25, 1908

In the qualification Luis Brunetto set a new Olympic record with 15.425 metres. In the final Nick Winter set a new world record with 15.525 metres.

Results

Qualification

The best six triple jumpers, both groups counted together, qualified for the final. The jumping order and the jumping series are not available.
Group 1
PlaceAthleteDistanceOverall RankQual.
115.4251Q
214.944Q
314.356Q
414.2357
514.168
613.8611
713.3314
812.7415
912.01518
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Group 2
PlaceAthleteDistanceOverall RankQual.
115.182Q
214.973Q
314.845Q
414.009
513.9910
613.4012
713.3413
812.7216
912.6617

Final

The final was held on the same day.
Three competitors were able to improve their qualification width.
PlaceAthleteQual. WidthFinal WidthDistance
115.1815.52515.525 WR
215.42515.425
314.8415.3715.37
414.9415.0115.01
514.9714.97
614.3514.35