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Mike Powell is an American former long jumper who holds the world record of 8.95 m, set in 1991. He won two Olympic silver medals and two world titles in the event.
Watch Mike Powell break Bob Beamon's long jump world record in 1991 with a leap of 8.95 m (29 ft 4¼ in). Learn more about his achievements, awards and the history of the record in this video from BBC.
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Aug 30, 2021 · Mike Powell broke Bob Beamon's long jump world record of 23 years with an 8.95m jump at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo. He beat Carl Lewis, who also jumped over 8.90m, in one of the greatest duels in athletics history.
Learn about Mike Powell, the current world long jump record holder since 1991 and a two-time Olympic silver medalist. Find out his achievements, career highlights, and personal background on his official website.
Learn how Mike Powell broke the world record in 1991 with a 8.95-meter jump and how he still loves athletics and music. Read his interview with Karhu, the official sponsor of the World Masters Athletics in Tampere.
Mike Powell sets the long jump world record at the 1991 Tokyo World Championships, coming back to defeat Carl Lewis, who had just set a world record of his o...
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Aug 29, 2021 · Mike Powell, a former UC Irvine and UCLA standout, leaped 29-4½, 8.95 meters, to set the world record in 1991, surpassing Bob Beamon's 23-year-old moon shot. The article recounts the epic night in Tokyo, the rivalry with Carl Lewis, and the endurance of the record.
