Longest Field Goal Records
As recorded in Guinness World Records:
The record for a field goal is 69 yards. It was kicked by Ove Johansson of the Abilene Christian University Wildcats in the 1976 game against East Texas State University Lions in Shotwell Stadium, Abilene, Texas.
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