Acting
Bob Beamon
Also Known As: Robert Beamon
Birth Date
August 29, 1946
(80 years old)
Place of Birth
Queens, New York, USA
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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.
TV Show
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
Self
2004 • 15 episodes
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Movie
Goldengirl
Colorman
1979
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Movie
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Self
1999
Movie
Black Power Salute
Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
2008
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Movie
That Rhythm, Those Blues
1988
Movie
The Record Breakers
Self (archive footage)
1991