2011 World Championships in Athletics – Men's long jump

The Men's long jump event at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Daegu Stadium on September 1 and 2.

Defending champion Dwight Phillips had not done well early in the season, only finishing tenth in the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

In the final, Phillips almost matched his qualifying jump with an 8.31 to take the early lead.

Mitchell Watt bested the early leaders with an 8.33 in the second round, but not before Phillips had jumped an 8.45 to separate from the field.

After the event, Phillips celebrated by showing his assigned bib number 1111, significant for his first-place finish in four World Championships.