Eskola 's Finnish record 804 meters remained as a World Games record until 1987 .
A long - jumper Pentti Eskola was the first Finn ever to jump over 8 meters .
Pentti Eskola 's Finnish record 804 meters remained as a World Games record until 1987 .
A long - jumper Pentti Eskola was the first Finn ever to jump over 8 meters .