Briton Greg Rutherford won the men's Olympic long jump title here on Saturday to finally win gold after twice taking silver in other championship finals.
The 25-year-old won with a best jump of 8.31m while Australian Mitchell Watt took silver in 8.16m and Will Claye of the United States won the bronze with 8.12m.
It was the shortest winning jump since another Briton, Lynn Davies, won gold in the 1964 Tokyo Games with a leap of 8.07 metres.
His victory was part of a dream night for Britain in the Olympic Stadium as heptathlete Jessica Ennis and 10,000m runner Mo Farah also won gold.
"I knew I was in great shape," said Rutherford. "I have probably one of the best teams in the world.
"They are incredible. I have the most amazing parents and the most beautiful girlfriend. I can't tell you how hard everyone has worked for me.
"I thought I would jump further than that but I don't care. I am an Olympic champion. What a night for British athletes, three gold medals out of three."
Rutherford, who comes from a rich sporting heritage as his great great grandfather Jock Rutherford played football for England from 1904-08, had led from the second round with an effort of 8.21 metres.
However, he produced his winning leap in the fourth round to seal victory in a low quality final.
Defending champion Irving Saladino of Panama failed to qualify for the final.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/rutherford-wins-mens-long-jump-title-210353143--oly.html
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