His compatriot Al Oerter won a fourth gold in the discus, but the most stunning exploit was performed on October 18 by fellow American Bob Beamon, who won the long jump with an historic leap of 8.90m.

• 他的同胞奥特尔在铁饼比赛中获得了他的第四块金牌。但更令人称奇的事发生在10月18日，美国选手鲍勃比蒙历史性的一跳，8米90使他获得男子跳远冠军。