Bob Beamon

BIOGRAPHY

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.

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

29 August 1946

Place of Birth

Queens, New York, USA

Also Known As

Robert Beamon