Ralph Boston

Ralph Boston
Boston at the 1960 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameRalph Harold Boston
Born(1939-05-09)May 9, 1939
Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 2023(2023-04-30) (aged 83)
Peachtree City, Georgia, U.S.
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 RomeLong jump
1964 TokyoLong jump
1968 Mexico CityLong jump
Pan American Games
1963 Sao PauloLong jump
1967 WinnipegLong 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.