About

Known credits:
5
Birthday:
1946-08-29
Place of birth:
Queens, New York, USA
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Bob Beamon

Overview

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

Acting
2008 Black Power Salute Actor Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968 N/A
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1999 Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games Actor Self 59
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1991 The Record Breakers Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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1988 That Rhythm, Those Blues Actor N/A
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1979 Goldengirl Actor Colorman 58
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