Mike Powell

American long jumper, world record holder

Mike Powell - American long jumper, world record holder
Born

November 10th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A long jumper from the United States, remarkable accomplishments include setting the world record in the long jump in 1991 with a leap of 8.95 meters. This record, established at the World Championships in Tokyo, still stands today. Competed in multiple Olympic Games, finishing second in 1988 and third in 1992, securing his place among the top athletes in track and field history.

Set the long jump world record in 1991

Won the silver medal at the 1988 Olympics

Won the bronze medal at the 1992 Olympics

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