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Mike Powell World Record

author: Olivia published: Oct 23, 2026
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a man running on a track with his arms in the air

World record in Long jump - Mike Powell

Mike Powell USA

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a man running on a track with his arms in the air

Mike J Powell Books

Mike Powell USA

Although the record was broken by Mike Powell in August 1991, Beamon’s mark still stands as the Olympic record five decades later, making it the longest-standing Olympic record.

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a man is jumping in the air with his feet up and arms wide apart on a track
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professional athlete jumping in the air during a competition

Asafa Powell World Record

September 29, 1991 Mike Powell broke the world long jump world record when he jumped 8.95 meters at a meet in Tokyo. The previous mark-8.90 meters-was set by Bob Beamon at the 1968 Olympics.

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a man jumping in the air on top of a track

Long Jump - Germany - Michael Powell

Mike Powell Long Jumper

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Carl Lewis United States 8.91 Silver Medal@Mike Powell (right) United States 8.95 Gold Medal (World Record)@Friday 30.8.1991

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a man is jumping in the air on a track
the front cover of sports illustrated magazine
the front cover of sports illustrated magazine
Tokyo 1991@3rd IAAF World Athletics Championships@Long Jump!
Tokyo 1991@3rd IAAF World Athletics Championships@Long Jump!
One giant leap: Mike Powell’s long jump record endures 30 years later
One giant leap: Mike Powell’s long jump record endures 30 years later
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a man jumping in the air with a basketball
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a man standing on top of a track in front of an audience at a sporting event
a man is jumping in the air with his legs spread out while other men watch
a man is jumping in the air with his legs spread out while other men watch
an advertisement for the long jump competition
an advertisement for the long jump competition
SN 140 Moments: No. 72 - Mike Powell breaks Bob Beamon's long jump record in duel with Carl Lewis | Sporting News
SN 140 Moments: No. 72 - Mike Powell breaks Bob Beamon's long jump record in duel with Carl Lewis | Sporting News
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a man is jumping in the air with his legs spread out and feet crossed, while people watch from the stands behind him

Mike Powell... 8,95m World Championships in Athletics (Tokyo 1991)

Mike Powell USA

Mike Powell, USA on August 30, 1991. Engage with Web World Records to set your own record! #LongJump #AthleticsStar #WorldRecord

Long Jump - Germany - Michael Powell