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Bob Beamon is a former American track and field athlete who is best known for his world record-breaking long jump of 8.90 meters (29 feet, 2.5 inches) at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He was born on August 29, 1946 in South Jamaica, New York. Beamon attended Jamaica High School in Queens, New York, and then attended North Carolina A&T State University, where he was a member of the track and field team. He won the NCAA long jump championship in 1967 and 1968. Beamon's world record jump at the 1968 Olympics was a remarkable achievement, as it was 55 cm (21.7 inches) longer than the previous record. He held the world record for 23 years until Mike Powell broke it in 1991. Beamon was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1981. He was also inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1993. Beamon is estimated to have a net worth of $2 million. He has earned his wealth through his career as a track and field athlete.

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Occupation miscellaneous
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 29 August 1946
Birthday 29 August
Birthplace South Jamaica, Queens, New York City
Nationality United States

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Bob Beamon Height, Weight & Measurements

At 76 years old, Bob Beamon height is 6 ft and Weight 154 lb.

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Height 6 ft
Weight 154 lb
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Who Is Bob Beamon's Wife?

His wife is Milana Walter Beamon

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Wife Milana Walter Beamon
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Children Tameka Beamon, Deanna Beamon

Bob Beamon Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bob Beamon worth at the age of 76 years old? Bob Beamon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. He is from United States. We have estimated Bob Beamon's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Miscellaneous

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Timeline

1983

Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1983 (charter member).

1972

Attended the University of Texas but was dropped from the track team when he refused to compete in a meet at Brigham Young University due to Mormon doctrine about blacks. He transferred to Adelphi University in New York where he graduated in 1972.

1968

Won the long jump event in the 1968 summer Olympics with a leap of 29 feet 2½ inches, which bettered the previous world record by 21¾ inches. The record stood until 1991.

1966

Attended Jamaica High School in Queens, New York graduating in 1966.

1962

In 1962 he entered the Junior Olympics where he set the record in the long jump of 24 feet, one inch.