Chris Tomlinson facts for kids
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| Born | 15 September 1981 | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | |||||||||||||
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| Country |  Great Britain |
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Long jump | |||||||||||||
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Christopher George Tomlinson (born 15 September 1981) is a retired English long jumper. He is famous for being a top athlete in the long jump. Chris used to hold the British record for the longest long jump. He also represented Great Britain at the Olympics in 2004, 2008, and 2012.
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Chris Tomlinson's Athletics Journey
Chris Tomlinson was born in Middlesbrough, England. He started competing in athletics when he was just 10 years old. Back then, he mostly ran in 100m and 200m races.
Chris went to Nunthorpe Secondary School. He still holds many school records there for the triple jump and long jump. Later, he decided to focus on the long jump.
Breaking Records
Chris had a big moment in 2002. Just three months after breaking both his wrists in an accident, he jumped 8.27 meters. This amazing jump broke the British long jump record! The old record had been held by Lynn Davies for 34 years.
On July 7, 2007, Chris jumped even further. He set a new record of 8.29 meters while competing in Germany.
Olympic and World Competitions
Chris became one of the world's best long jumpers. In February 2008, he had the top long jump of the year so far, leaping 8.18 meters. He then won a silver medal at the 2008 IAAF World Indoor Championships. This was a huge achievement!
He competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Chris also took part in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
In July 2011, Chris regained the British record. He jumped an incredible 8.35 meters in Paris. Another British athlete, Greg Rutherford, later equaled and then broke this record.
Chris Tomlinson was given an honorary doctorate in 2010. This was from the University of East London. It recognized his achievements in sports.
Chris Tomlinson's Best Jumps
Chris Tomlinson achieved some incredible distances in his career. Here are his personal bests for long jump:
| Event | Personal Best | Venue | Date |
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| Long Jump | 8.35 m | Paris, France | 8 July 2011 |
| Long Jump (indoor) | 8.18 m | Stuttgart, Germany | 2 February 2008 |
Images for kids
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Chris Tomlinson meeting fans in 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Tomlinson para niños
