Bob Beamon
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Bob Beamon
Acting·Aug 29, 1946·Queens, New York, USA
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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.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
 Black Power Salute2008 · Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968 | Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968 |
 Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games1999 · Self | Self |
 The Record Breakers1991 · Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 That Rhythm, Those Blues1988 · Actor | Actor |
 Goldengirl1979 · Colorman | Colorman |