Bob Beamon’s 1968 Long Jump, When Human Limits Were Redefined
Bob Beamon’s long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics is widely regarded as one of the most astonishing single performances in sports history. On his first jump of the final, Beamon leapt an unprecedented 8.90 meters, shattering the existing world record by an incredible 55 centimeters. The distance was so far beyond expectations that…