Weatherday: For the long jump

Wet and breezy this morning, some strong bursts of rain expected. That will clear by mid-afternoon, with brighter weather and sunny spells.

Moderate to fresh gusty winds from the south through the morning, veering westerly and lighter in the afternoon. Maximum local temperature 17deg.

On this day in 1901, Irish athlete Peter O'Connor set the first officially recognised world long jump record, in Dublin at 24' 11.75". It was unbeaten for 20 years.

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