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Ralph Boston - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Ralph Boston net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! American long jumper who was a success story in the 1960s. For his long jump, he won the Gold Medal at Rome’s 1960 Olympic Games. In this article, we will discover how old is Ralph Boston? Who is Ralph Boston dating now & how much money does Ralph Boston have?

NameRalph Boston
First NameRalph
Last NameBoston
OccupationLong Jumper
BirthdayMay 9
Birth Year1939
Place of BirthLaurel
Home TownMississippi
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignTaurus
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ralph Boston Biography

Ralph Boston is one of the most popular and richest Long Jumper who was born on May 9, 1939 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. Another long jump champion like him is Dwight Phillips. is another long jump champion.

He was born in Laurel Mississippi.

He was a reporter on track and field for CBS Sports Spectacular.

Ralph Boston Net Worth

Ralph is one of the richest Long Jumper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ralph Boston's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was a graduate of Tennessee State University, and he won the 1960 National Collegiate Athletic Association title for long jump.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeLong Jumper
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Who is Ralph Boston Dating?

According to our records, Ralph Boston is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Ralph Boston’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ralph Boston height 6 ft 2 in Ralph weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 2 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
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Facts & Trivia

Ralph Ranked on the list of most popular Long Jumper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ralph Boston celebrates birthday on May 9 of every year.

Where is Ralph Boston now?

Boston currently resides in Atlanta. He has two children, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

How far did Ralph Boston jump?

Officials emerged to measure his long jump: 26 feet 11 ¼ inches! It was a new world record, breaking the former mark set by the great Jesse Owens 25 years previously. “Suddenly people recognized me,” Boston told the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 2012.

How old is Ralph Boston?

83 years (May 9, 1939)

Who holds the world record for the long jump?

Athletics Long jump
A long jumper at the 2007 Military World Games
World records
MenMike Powell 8.95 m (29 ft 41⁄4 in) (1991)
WomenGalina Chistyakova 7.52 m (24 ft 8 in) (1988)

What is Ralph Boston famous for?

Ralph Harold Boston (born May 9, 1939) is a retired 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.

You may read full biography about Ralph Boston from Wikipedia.