Victor Brooks (athlete)
Jamaican long jumper
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Victor E. Brooks (born 24 May 1941) is a Jamaican athlete. He competed in the men's long jump at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityJamaican
Born24 May 1941
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Born | 24 May 1941 |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long jump |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Jamaica | |||||
| 1960 | British West Indies Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | 2nd | Long jump | 7.36 m |
| 3rd | Long jump | 14.18 m | |||
| 1962 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Kingston, Jamaica | 6th | Long jump | 7.02 m |
| British Empire and Commonwealth Games | Perth, Australia | 13th | Long jump | 7.23 m | |
| 1964 | British West Indies Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | 2nd | Long jump | 7.45 m |
| 1st | Triple jump | 14.58 m | |||
| 1966 | British Empire and Commonwealth Games | Kingston, Jamaica | 5th | Long jump | 7.65 m |
| 8th | Triple jump | 15.06 m | |||
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 15th | Long jump | 7.51 m |
| 1969 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Havana, Cuba | 3rd | Long jump | 7.31 m |
Personal bests
- Long jump – 7.72 metres (1968)
