Bob Beamon Bob Beamon delivered one of the greatest single performances in Olympic history at the 1968 Mexico City Games, shattering the long jump world record by an astonishing 55 cm (21.75 inches) with a leap of 8.90 meters. The mark stood for 23 years and remains the Olympic record. Beamon’s jump was so far beyond previous limits that officials initially lacked the tape measure to record it. His achievement, aided by high altitude and optimal conditions, became a symbol of human potential. Though he never matched that jump again, Beamon won bronze in 1972 and later became a motivational speaker and humanitarian. His 1968 leap remains iconic, representing the magic of the Olympics and the power of a single, transcendent moment.
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