Bob Beamon: Biography, Facts and Career
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Robert Beamon (born August 29, 1946) 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 (29 ft 2+1⁄4 in), he broke the existing record by a margin of 55 cm (21+3⁄4 in) and his world record stood for almost 23 years until it was broken in 1991 by Mike Powell. The jump is still the Olympic record and the second-longest in history unassisted by wind.
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- Full name: Bob Beamon
- Born: 1946-08-29
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q52604
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Who is Bob Beamon?
Robert Beamon (born August 29, 1946) 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.
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Bob Beamon is United States.
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Bob Beamon was born on 1946-08-29.
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