In Mexico City in 1968, Bob Beamon soared to one of the Games’ most enduring records. Now he has started a new life as a percussionist. (Julia Wall/The Washington ...

Bob Beamon is an American Olympic Hall of Famer, who competed in the men’s long jump. He chatted about his historic jump and his latest endeavors. U.S. Olympic Hall of Famer Bob Beamon. Photo Courtesy ...

Track athlete Bob Beamon is probably best known for his world record, 29 feet, 2 1/2 inches long jump at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. His world record jump stood for almost 23 years until it was ...

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — From Jesse Owens to Bob Beamon to Carl Lewis and plenty more, Americans have ruled the men’s long jump throughout the history of the Summer Olympics, but there was no one ...

When Bob Beamon sailed 29 feet, 2 1/2 inches to obliterate the world record in the long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, it seemed unlikely his standard would ever be toppled. It was 23 years, ...

On Monday, August 12th, Olympic legend Bob Beamon and Stix Bones performed their music on “Good Day New York” along with The Bone Squad. Bob Beamon and Stix Bones. Photo Credit: MarQ Brown, WhoShotYa!

1968 Olympic long jump champion Bob Beamon officially opened the Paris 2024 track and field competition with the French tradition of “coup de baton” in Stade de France.

Whether describing music or describing athletics it's all about rhythm. If you concentrate on timing, movement, and visualization, mix it up, you can come up with some incredible results.” — Bob ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The moment long jumper Bob Beamon shattered the world record at the Mexico City Olympics 40 years ago he knew his athletics career was essentially over. Sign up here. Beamon ...

1968 Olympic long jump champion Bob Beamon officially opened the Paris 2024 track and field competition with the French tradition of "coup de baton" in Stade de France.Aug. 3, 2024 Watch the 2024 ...