Bob Beamon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 29, 1946 (age 80)
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York, USA
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
2008
2004
1999
1991
1988
1979
Black Power Salute
Movie · as Self - Long Jump; Olympic Gold 1968
The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920 - 2002
TV · as Self · 15 eps
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Movie · as Self
The Record Breakers
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
That Rhythm, Those Blues
Movie
Goldengirl
Movie · as Colorman