Bob Beamon
Born: 1946-08-29 in Queens, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2008
- Black Power Salute as Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
2004
1999
1991
- The Record Breakers as Self (archive footage)
1979
- Goldengirl as Colorman