Jesse Owen's world record in which sporting event stood from 1935 until 1960?

The sporting event in which Jesse Owens' world record stood from 1935 until 1960 was the long jump. On May 25, 1935, at the Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Owens achieved an astonishing leap of 8.13 meters, or 26 feet 8 1/4 inches. This remarkable achievement not only set a new world record but also marked a pivotal moment in athletic history, a record that would remain unbroken for a quarter of a century.

This incredible feat was part of what many consider the "greatest 45 minutes in sports history." During that single afternoon, Jesse Owens, then a sophomore at Ohio State University, broke three world records and tied a fourth within a span of less than an hour, despite battling a back injury. Besides his monumental long jump, he also set new world records in the 220-yard dash, the 220-yard low hurdles, and tied the world record in the 100-yard dash.

Owens' long jump record endured for 25 years until it was finally surpassed by fellow American Ralph Boston in 1960. His legendary status was further cemented by his performance at the 1936 Berlin (Review) Olympics, where he famously won four gold medals, including the long jump, 100-meter sprint, 200-meter sprint, and 4x100-meter relay, defying the political aims of the host nation.