Differenttypeofathletesshould betreated differentlyin the course of training, in order to providereference for the increasing of the achievements of the long-Jumpmen athletes.
Following the suggestion of the U.S.team, Owens' granddaughter, Marlene Dortch,and Long's son,Kai, will award the medals for the men's long jump final on August 22.
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British duo Greg Rutherford and Chris Tomlinson missed out on medals in the final of the men's longjump.
Greg Rutherford qualified for the men's longjump final with a personal best leap of 7.99m, while Steve Lewis comfortably cleared 5.70m to make the pole vault final.