The question of how many US high school boys have beaten the women’s Long Jump world record of 7.52m (24'8.25") has a concrete, data-driven answer — and the numbers vary dramatically by event. In the sprints, hundreds or thousands of boys surpass women’s world records every year. In the throws, only a handful have ever done it in recorded history.
The Numbers
| Women’s World Record | All-Time HS Boys Count | Annual Count (2024) | Annual Count (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.52m (24'8.25") | 200* | 10* | 10* |
* = estimate. See methodology notes below.
Top Performances vs. Women’s World Record
The following US high school boys have thrown/jumped farther than the women’s Long Jump world record of 7.52m (24'8.25"):
| # | Athlete | Performance | School / State | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquise Goodwin | 26'10" (8.18m) | Rowlett HS, TX | 2009 |
| 2 | Dion Bentley | 26'9.25" (8.16m) | Penn Hills, PA | 1989 |
| 3 | Sheddric Fields | 26'8.5" (8.141m) | South Oak Cliff, TX | 1991 |
| 4 | Carl Lewis | 26'8.25" (8.134m) | Willingboro HS, NJ | 1979 |
| 5 | Charles Smith | 26'5.5" (8.065m) | Las Vegas HS, NV | 1984 |
| 6 | James Stallworth | 26'4.75" (8.046m) | Tulare Union, CA | 1989 |
| 7 | Elijah Smith | 25'5.25" (7.753m) | Miramar HS, FL | 2024 |
| 8 | Juriad Hughes | 25'4.25" (7.728m) | Irondale, MN | 2024 |
| 9 | Liam Paneque | 25'2" (7.671m) | Northern Valley Regional, NJ | 2024 |
| 10 | Cordial Vann | 25'1.5" (7.658m) | Heritage HS, TX | 2024 |
* = estimated count extrapolated from annual top-25 depth over 30+ tracked seasons.
What the Numbers Mean
These counts measure how deep boys’ high school performance is relative to the single best women’s performance in history. The women’s Long Jump world record represents the peak of elite female athletics — a performance that most professional women will never match. The fact that large numbers of high school boys surpass it in some events reflects physiological differences in male development, not a commentary on the quality of the women’s mark.
In events like the Long Jump, the count reveals exactly how the performance gap translates to participation depth. A boy who barely surpasses the women’s world record is still an elite teenage athlete — competing at the very top of US high school competition.
All-time count estimated from ~10 athletes per year clearing 7.52m over ~50 years, adjusted for lower depth in older eras. 2024 confirmed: all 10 in T&F News top 10 exceeded 7.52m (10th was 24'9" = 7.544m). Kenneth Wei's 25'0" was #19 all-time as of ~2021, indicating ~18 athletes jumped 25'+ before him; many more between 7.52m and 7.62m (25'). 2023: at least 5 confirmed above 7.52m from T&F News t...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the women's world record in the Long Jump?
The women's world record in the Long Jump is 7.52m (24'8.25"), set at the elite international level.
How many US high school boys have beaten the women's Long Jump world record all-time?
Approximately 200* US high school boys have beaten the women's Long Jump world record of 7.52m (24'8.25") in recorded history. This figure is an estimate based on annual list depth over 30+ seasons.
How many high school boys beat the women's Long Jump world record in 2024?
In 2024, approximately 10* US high school boys surpassed the women's Long Jump world record of 7.52m (24'8.25").
Why do so many (or so few) boys beat the women's Long Jump world record?
The count depends on three factors: participation volume (sprints have far more athletes than distance events or throws), the margin of the women's world record, and equipment differences where applicable. The Long Jump falls in the rare-achievement category, reflecting the structure of competitive depth at the high school level.