Bob Beamon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

5

Gender

Male

Birthday

1946-08-29 (79 years old)

Place of Birth

Queens, New York, USA

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

  • Black Power Salute

    Black Power Salute

  • Goldengirl

    Goldengirl

  • The Record Breakers

    The Record Breakers

  • Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

    Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

  • That Rhythm, Those Blues

    That Rhythm, Those Blues