Bob Beamon
Bob Beamon is a former American long jumper who is best known for his remarkable performance at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, where he set a world record with a jump of 8.90 meters that stood for nearly 23 years. His achievement is often regarded as one of the greatest moments in Olympic history. Beamon's groundbreaking jump not only showcased his athletic prowess but also had a significant impact on the sport, inspiring future generations of athletes. He was recently mentioned in the news due to his signed wooden plaque being auctioned, along with other Olympic memorabilia, to support charitable organizations.
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Recent news mentions
Bob Beamon’s long jump record lasted for 23 years.
The shifting psychology behind breaking a world record – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-01
Bob Beamon held the long jump world record for 23 years before it was broken by Mike Powell.
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Israel· 2025-09-20
Bob Beamon's long jump record of 8.90 meters was surpassed by Mike Powell in 1991.
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Denmark· 2025-09-13Bob Beamon's long-standing world record was broken by Mike Powell in 1991.
Manden bag legendarisk rekord er udelukket fra al atletikDenmark· 2025-09-12
Bob Beamon is famous for his long jump record set during the 1968 Olympics, which Hubacher witnessed.
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Switzerland· 2025-04-15
Bob Beamon's signed plaque is also featured in the auction for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Costumes de phryge, torches, tenues officielles... Des objets emblématiques des Jeux Olympiques de Paris 2024 mis aux enchères
Monaco· 2025-04-01
