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Bob Beamon

Aug 29, 1946 (79 years old) in Queens, New York, USA

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.

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Goldengirl
Colorman
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Black Power Salute
Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
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The Record Breakers
Self (archive footage)
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Self
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That Rhythm, Those Blues

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