Bob Beamon is a Long Jumper who has a net worth of $2.5 Million. He was born on August 29, 1946 and is best known for winning a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. He has since become an icon in the sport of long jumping and is remembered for his incredible performance.
Bob Beamon is a member of Long Jumper
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2.5 Million (2024)
About
Long-jumper who won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.
Before Fame
He was on the track and field team at the University of Texas at El Paso, where he was suspended after refusing to compete against BYU due to what he believed were racist policies.
Trivia
At the 1968 Olympics he set a world record that would stand for more than 22 years.
Family Life
He was born in South Jamaica, Queens, and raised by his grandmother.
Associated With
His jump was documented in the book "The Perfect Jump" by Dick Schaap.