Athletics at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Men's long jump
The men's long jump at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games as part of the athletics programme was held at the Perry Lakes Stadium on Saturday 24 November 1962.
The event was won by Ghanaian Michael Ahey with a jump of, setting a new Games record. Ahey won by, ahead of New Zealand's Dave Norris and Wellesley Clayton from Jamaica who won the bronze medal.Medalists
Records
Prior to the competition, the records were as follows:
The following new championship and national records were set during the competition:
Date | Event | Athlete | Distance | Notes |
24 November | Final | | ' | GR |
24 November | Final | | ' | NR |
Final
Rank | Name | Nationality | Result | Notes |
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10 | | | | |
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16 | | | | |
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19 | | | | |