Athletics at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Men's long jump

The men's long jump at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games as part of the athletics programme was held at the Perry Lakes Stadium on Saturday 24 November 1962.

The event was won by Ghanaian Michael Ahey with a jump of , setting a new Games record. Ahey won by , ahead of New Zealand's Dave Norris and Wellesley Clayton from Jamaica who won the bronze medal.

Medalists GoldSilverBronzeMichael Ahey GhanaDave Norris New ZealandWellesley Clayton Jamaica

Records Prior to the competition, the records were as follows:

The following new championship (games) and national records were set during the competition:

Date Event Athlete Distance Notes 24 November Final GR 24 November Final NR

Final

Rank Name Nationality Result Notes GR NR 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19

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