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What did Bob Beamon do?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 10/20/2022

He long jumped a whooping 8.90 meter at the time of 1968. That broke the world record by 2 feet. The jump also could not be measure with the technology at the time. So the measures had to do it manuelly.

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∙ 16y ago

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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.

How old is Bob Beamon?

Bob Beamon is 65 years old (birthdate: August 29, 1946).

What is the current Olympic record for Long Jump?

8.90 meters by Bob Beamon.

Who is tallest in long jump?

bob beamon

What is a formula for how far you could jump?

There is no formula, as Bob Beamon is living proof.

Previous long jump holder before mike Powell?

Bob Beamon

What year did Bob Beamon break the long jump worl record?

1968

Whose long-jump record in the 1968 Olympics lasted for 24 years?

Bob Beamon.

What are the names of professional long jumpers?

Carl Lewis Mike Powell Jackie Joyner-Kersee Bob Beamon Jesse Owens

What is the Olympic long jump record?

The Olympic Long jump record for men is 8.90 meters jumped 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.