Robert Edwin Thomas (20 March 1939 – 26 January 2016)[1] was a New Zealand long jumper who still holds the current national long jump record of 8.05m. He won three national titles in the long jump, and one in the high jump.[2]
Personal bests
editEvent | Distance | Place | Date |
---|---|---|---|
Long jump | 8.05 m NR | Whangarei | 1968 |
References
edit- ^ Athletics: Bob Thomas makes final leap
- ^ "Athletics New Zealand National Records". Archived from the original on 18 October 2008. Retrieved 17 October 2008.