People
Bob Beamon
- Name: Bob Beamon
- Birthday: 1946-08-29
- Also known as: Robert Beamon
- Place of birth: Queens, New York, USA
- Popularity: 0.001
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.
Movies:
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Black Power Salute as Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968 | 2008-07-09 |
| Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games as Self | 1999-08-12 |
| The Record Breakers as Self (archive footage) | 1991-01-01 |
| That Rhythm, Those Blues | 1988-10-21 |
| Goldengirl as Colorman | 1979-10-06 |
