Ralph Boston

Ralph Boston
Boston at the 1960 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameRalph Harold Boston
Born(1939-05-09)May 9, 1939
DiedApril 30, 2023(2023-04-30) (aged 83)
Height6 ft 1+12 in (187 cm)
Weight163 lb (74 kg)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)
Sprint, hurdles, long jump, high jump, triple jump, pole vault,
ClubSouthern California Striders, Anaheim
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 100 yd – 9.6 (1964)
  • 220 yd – 22.0 (1964)
  • 120 ydH – 13.7 (1961)
  • HJ – 2.04 m (1962)
  • PV – 4.16 m (1960)
  • LJ – 8.35 m (1965)
  • TJ – 15.89 m (1964)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1960 Rome Long jump
1964 Tokyo Long jump
1968 Mexico City Long jump
Pan American Games
1963 Sao Paulo Long jump
1967 Winnipeg Long jump

Ralph Harold Boston (May 9, 1939 – April 30, 2023) was an American track athlete who received three Olympic medals and became the first person to break the 27 feet (8.2 m) barrier in the long jump.