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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.
Biography. Beamonesque. Bob Beamon’s first leap at the 1968 Mexico City Games inspired a new word. “Beamonesque” means an athletic feat so superior to what has come before, it is overwhelming. Last chance. Beamon was the pre-tournament favourite but almost went out at the qualifying stage.
Apr 17, 2015 · 📺 Watch all the #Paris2024 action LIVE! ️ https://go.olympics.com/watch 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe Bob Beamon of the USA set a new...
Bob was a New York state record holder and Junior Olympian. He won the 1965 National High School Triple Jump and High Jump awards. In 1967, he won the Indoor AAU Long Jump Championship as well as the Silver Medal at the Pan American Games Outdoor Long Jump Championships.
Feb 20, 2018 · Some 50 years ago amateur photographer Tony Duffy snapped this iconic image of Bob Beamon’s historic world record leap at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
USA's Bob Beamon breaks the world record in the long jump by nearly two feet during the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games.
A Leap For The Ages: Bob Beamon’s 29-Foot Long Jump Turns 50. 50 years later, there’s still only one way to describe the men’s long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics: Beamonesque. By...
Sep 23, 2015 · Bob Beamon provided one of the most iconic moments in athletics history when he improved the long jump world record by more than HALF A METRE to win gold at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. The legendary American shares his words of wisdom.
Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic champion. 1 x World Records in career. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results. Progression. Honours. Discipline.
United States Olympic Team Hall of Fame Member. Ambassador to the IOC. Ranked by Sports Illustrated and ESPN as one of the most amazing athletic accomplishments of the past century. Radio interview with Trey Brazier featuring Bob Beamon and President Ava Parker.
