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Bob Beamon
Born August 29, 1946 (Age 80)Queens, New York, USA6 Credits
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.
Filmography & Credits
The Works of Bob Beamon
Goldengirl
Colorman
19795.4 ★
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Self
19997.8 ★
That Rhythm, Those Blues
Actor
19887.0 ★
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
Self
2004
Black Power Salute
Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
2008
The Record Breakers
Self (archive footage)
1991