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Oct 12, 2008
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The Question:

Who won the 1988 Olympic gold medal in the women's long jump competition?

The Answer:

Jackie Joyner-Kersee won the long jump in 1988 when she jumped 24 ft 3-¼ in. That was an Olympic record. For all the results, see: 1988 Summer Olympics: Women's Track and Field.

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