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Bob Beamon
Known for: Acting
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
Film
Goldengirl
Colorman
1979
Series
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
Self
2004
Film
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Self
1999
Film
Black Power Salute
Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
2008
Film
The Record Breakers
Self (archive footage)
1991
Film
That Rhythm, Those Blues
1988