1968 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST (LONG JUMP) • OLYMPIC RECORD HOLDER (29 FT. 2.5 INCHES) • ESPN TOP 100 ATHLETES OF THE 20TH CENTURY • U.S. OLYMPIC HALL OF FAME MEMBER CLASS OF 1983 • USA TRACK AND FIELD HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 1977

Bob Beamon

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April 3rd, 2009

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

One giant leap with hangtime, Beamon's record stands for over 40 years.

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April 3rd, 2009

The Miami Herald

1968 Mexico City Olympic Games heralded change

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April 10th, 2009

9 News Colorado

Long jump legend Bob Beamon firing up mentors

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February 24th, 2010

Chicago Tonight

An Olympic hero who recently moved to Chicago - Bob Beamon

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April 3rd, 2009

The Baltimore Sun

Beamon's Olympic Legend still soars

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April 3rd, 2009

The Sporting News

Question and Answer with Olympic Record Holder

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February 23rd, 2010

Chicago Sun-Times

Bob Beamon: A real leap of faith