Muriel Gunn
Toronto Daily Star, 18 August 1927
Muriel Gunn (1906-1996) broke the women's world record in the long jump in 1926, and then broke it again in August 1927, at the time of the above picture. Kinue Hitomi, her Japanese rival, recaptured the world record in 1928.
Ms. Gunn, who became Muriel Cornell when she married in 1928, set the British record for the long jump in 1930; this record stood until 1952. Besides the long jump, she competed in sprint and hurdle events; her career ended with an Achilles tendon injury in 1934. She continued in athletics as a manager and organizing secretary.
Here is footage of her from 1927 (no sound).
Created June 21, 2025.