Nikolai Musienko of the Soviet Union set...
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Nikolai Musienko of the Soviet Union set a European triple jump record of 58 feet 4 inches in a meet at Leningrad.
The previous record was 58-3 3/4, set last year by Kristo Markov of Bulgaria.
The world record is 58-11 1/2, held by Willie Banks of the United States.
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