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| Long jump at the World Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Gender | Men and women |
| Years held | Men: 1983 – 2019 Women: 1983 – 2019 |
| Reigning champion | |
| Men |  Tajay Gayle (JAM) |
| Women |  Malaika Mihambo (GER) |
The long jump at the World Championships in Athletics has been contested by both men and women since the inaugural edition in 1983.
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