Bob Beamon

Bob Beamon

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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Known For

Goldengirl

Goldengirl

1979 • as Colorman

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

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

1999 • as Self

Black Power Salute

Black Power Salute

2008 • as Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968

The Record Breakers

The Record Breakers

1991 • as Self (archive footage)

That Rhythm, Those Blues

That Rhythm, Those Blues

1988

The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002

The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002

2004 • as Self

Filmography

2008

Black Power Salute
Black Power Salute
as Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
Movie - Released: 7/9/2008

2004

The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
as Self
TV - Released: 7/20/2004

1999

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/12/1999

1991

The Record Breakers
The Record Breakers
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991

1988

That Rhythm, Those Blues
That Rhythm, Those Blues
Movie - Released: 10/21/1988

1979

Goldengirl
Goldengirl
as Colorman
Movie - Released: 10/6/1979