Bob Beamon

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bob Beamon
Occupation	Long Jumper
Date Of Birth	Aug 29, 1946(1946-08-29)
Age	78
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Leo

Bob Beamon Biography

Bob Beamon is one of the most popular and richest Long Jumper who was born on August 29, 1946 in New York, United States. Long-jumper who took home an Olympic gold medal in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.

The jump was recorded within the publication “The Perfect Jump” by His jump was documented in the book “The Perfect Jump” by Dick Schaap..

His birthplace was South Jamaica, Queens, and was raised by his grandmother.

Bob Beamon Net Worth

Bob Beamon is one of the richest Long Jumper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bob Beamon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a member of the team for track and field of the University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, where he was suspended after refusing take on BYU because of the alleged racism of his practices.

In the 1968 Olympics the athlete set a record for the world that would be held for over 22 years.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bob Beamon height 6 ft 3 in Bob weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bob Beamon Dating?

According to our records, Bob Beamon married to Milana Walter Beamon. As of December 1, 2023, Bob Beamon’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Bob Ranked on the list of most popular Long Jumper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bob Beamon celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Bob Beamon

1. Bob Beamon set the long jump world record at 8.90m in 1968.
2. His record stood for 23 years until Mike Powell broke it.
3. Beamon won Olympic gold in Mexico City with his record-breaking jump.
4. He retired from athletics shortly after the Olympics.
5. Beamon was born on August 29, 1946, in New York City.
6. He attended Jamaica High School and later Texas-El Paso University.
7. Beamon was coached by Ralph Boston, a former Olympic champion himself.
8. He suffered from depression and substance abuse after retiring from athletics.
9. In 2012, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama.
10. Beamon is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.

What is the longest jump in history?

The current world record is held by Norwegian Arne Tvervaag, who jumped 3.71 meters (12′ 2.1″) in Noresund on 11 November 1968. At the 2015 NFL combine, Byron Jones set a combine record best jump of 12′ 3″ (3.73m), which may be a new world record.

How far did Bob Beamon jump in the 1968 Olympics?

Bob Beamon, (born August 29, 1946, Bronx, New York, U.S.), American long jumper, who set a world record of 8.90 metres (29.2 feet) at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.

When did Bob Beamon jump so far?

Of all Olympic records, none is as impressive as the one Beamon stunningly set Oct. 18, 1968 in Mexico City. Bob Beamon got plenty of air under him on his amazing leap of 29-2½ at the Mexico City Games in 1968.

What is Bob Beamon doing now?

He was Chairman of the Bob Beamon United Way Golf Classic, which benefited youth-related programs for the United Way. In addition, he has gone on to pursue new dreams. He operates his own corporation, Bob Beamon Communications Inc., in Central Florida as well as Las Vegas NV where he now lives with his wife Rhonda A.

What animal can jump the farthest?

High JumpAnimalHeight
Terrestrial animal| Grey kangaroo| 44.2 ft (13.5 m)
Snake| Paradise flying snake| 32.8 ft (10 m)
Hoofed animal| Impala *| 29.5 ft (9 m)
Hare| Snowshoe hare| 11.9 ft (3.65 m)