Bob Beamon
American track and field athlete · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1946 · age 80
Robert Beamon is an American former track and field athlete, best known for his world record in the long jump at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. By jumping 8.90 m, he broke the existing record by a margin of 55 cm and his world record stood for almost 23 years until it was broken in 1991 by Mike Powell.
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The jump is still the Olympic record and the second-longest in history unassisted by wind.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1946 · age 80
