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Issaquah resident set for world record long jump attempt

July 9th, 2010 at Fri, 9th, 2010 at 1:20 pm by Kevin Endejan

In a little less than two weeks, Issaquah resident Jim Crittenden will attempt to break the world long jump record for 60-64 year old competitors at the USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Sacramento, Calif.

The current record stands at 6.07 meters, or approximately 19 feet 10 1/2 inches. It was set 28 years ago by Tom Patsalis.

The Reporter did a story in April on Crittenden and his quest for the record.

“If I can get the world record that will be impressive,” Crittenden said. “That’s one of the oldest standing world records in the Master’s Division.”

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