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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
August 29, 1946 (age 79)
Place of Birth
Queens, New York, USA
Also Known As
Robert Beamon
Bob Beamon
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.
Known For
Filmography
2008FilmBlack Power Saluteas Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 19682004TVThe Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002as Self1999FilmFists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Gamesas Self1991FilmThe Record Breakersas Self (archive footage)1988FilmThat Rhythm, Those Blues1979FilmGoldengirlas Colorman