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His world record of 8.90 lasted from October 18, 1968 to August 30, 1991.
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American long jumper Bob Beamon set the world record for the long jump on October 18, 1968 at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Beamon's leap of 8.90 meters (29 feet 2.5 inches) was a monumental achievement, exceeding the previous record by nearly two feet. His record-breaking jump stood for 23 years before being surpassed.
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What is the current Olympic record for Long Jump?
8.90 meters by Bob Beamon.
What was the highest jump in long jump?
When Bob Beamon broke hte world record, he was 1.5 fett above the ground.
What year did Bob Beamon break the long jump worl record?
1968
Was Bob Beamon's jump genuine or wind assisted?
The trail wind at the time of Beamon's world record jump at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City was measured at 2 meters per second, the maximum allowed for a jump to be considered for a record.
What is Bob Beamon's birthday?
Bob Beamon was born on August 29, 1946.
When was Bob Beamon born?
Bob Beamon was born on August 29, 1946.
Whose long-jump record in the 1968 Olympics lasted for 24 years?
Bob Beamon.
What is the Olympic long jump record?
The Olympic Long jump record for men is 8.90 meters jumped by Bob Beamon.
What was beamons long jump record?
Bob Beamon jumped 8.90 meters (29 feet, 2 1/2 inches) at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City. In a sport where records are broken by a centimeter or two, Beamon broke the world men's long jump record by 55 centimeters (21 3/4 inches). Click on the 'Bob Beamon Long Jump' link below to see a video of that incredible event.
How old is Bob Beamon?
Bob Beamon is 65 years old (birthdate: August 29, 1946).
Who holds the wold record for long jump?
Mike Powell in 1991 he set his record he jumped 29 ft 41⁄4 in !!
Who had the long jump record that wasn't beaten for over 23 years?
Bob Beamon's record of 8.90 meters was not broken for 23 years. Mike Powell, the current World Record, record is currently 21 years old as of 2012.
