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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mike_Powell_(long_jumper)Mike Powell (long jumper) - Wikipedia

    Michael Anthony Powell (born November 10, 1963) is an American former track and field athlete, and the holder of the long jump world record. He is a two-time world champion and two-time Olympic silver medalist in this event. His world record of 8.95 m ( 29 ft in) has stood since 1991.

  2. www.youtube.com › watchMike Powell - World Long Jump Record 1991 - YouTube

    At the 1991 World Championships in Athletics (Tokyo), he broke Bob Beamon's almost 23-year-old long jump world record by 5 cm (2 inches), leaping 8.95 m (29 ft 4¼ in). The world record still ...

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  4. worldathletics.org › heritage › newsThirty years on, remembering Powell’s record-breaking leap

    Aug 30, 2021 · The US superstar was undefeated in 10 years in the long jump and had won the past two world titles and Olympic gold medals in the event. He also went into the final in the form of his life, having set a world record to win the 100m title just five days prior.

  5. athletamag.com › en › mike-powell-8-95-is-foreverMike Powell, 8.95 is forever for the long jump legend

    Together with Karhu, we met Mike Powell, the greatest long jumper in history. We talked about his 8.95 world record and his track and field love.

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  7. mikepowellofficial.com › biographyBiography – Mike Powell Official

    Mike made the Olympic teams in both 1988 and 1992, ending up winning silver medals on both occasions, and was crowned the World Champion in 1991 and 1993. Mike was recognized to be the dominant long jumper in the world between 1993 and 1994, winning 34 competitions in a row.

  8. www.youtube.com › watchMike Powell reflects on his long jump world record 30 years ...

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  10. www.youtube.com › watchGreatest long jump final ever: Carl Lewis and Mike Powell ...

    Jul 18, 2020 · 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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