 Coe's final throw was initially measured at 49 feet, 2-1/2 inches, and later revised to 49 feet, 1-7/8 inches.The distance exceeded Rose's world record of 48.6 feet.Coe had previously been denied the record "because of the lack of competent officials," but his record put at Medford was measured and re-measured to ensure that the record would stand.