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8.90 meters (29 feet, 2 1/2 inches) at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City.
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What is the Olympic long jump record?
The Olympic Long jump record for men is 8.90 meters jumped by Bob Beamon.
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 the longest standing olympic record?
Gerald Mathers for the 330M dash - last run in 1912. While the answer above is right for the Modern Olympics, if you wanted to be really pedantic, the longest standing record for the Olympic games in their history is Nero's for chariot racing.
When and where did baseball player Trey Beamon play?
Trey Beamon debuted on August 4, 1996, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium; he played his final game on September 27, 1998, playing for the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium.
How far can the average person jump?
It depends on if your running before you jump. If not you can probably jump 5 to 8 inches over your height. The reason why i sat 5 to 8 is because it depends if you are a man or a woman. :)
What is a formula for how far you could jump?
There is no formula, as Bob Beamon is living proof.
Who is tallest in long jump?
bob beamon
What is the current Olympic record for Long Jump?
8.90 meters by Bob Beamon.
Previous long jump holder before mike Powell?
Bob Beamon
What year did Bob Beamon break the long jump worl record?
1968
What was the highest jump in long jump?
When Bob Beamon broke hte world record, he was 1.5 fett above the ground.
What is the Olympic long jump record?
The Olympic Long jump record for men is 8.90 meters jumped by Bob Beamon.
Whose long-jump record in the 1968 Olympics lasted for 24 years?
Bob Beamon.
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.
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.
