Bob Beamon
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.
Details
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Date of Birth
Aug 29, 1946
Place of Birth
Queens, New York, USA
Age
77
Known For
Acting
Also Known As
Robert Beamon
