Bob Beamon

Bob Beamon's 'jump of the century' Olympic gold sells for $441,000

US long jumper Bob Beamon parted with the Olympic gold medal he won at the 1968 Mexico City summer games leaping 29 feet -- the standing Olympic record -- for $441,000 on Thursday.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Bob Beamon's 'jump of the century' Olympic gold sells for $441,000

US long jumper Bob Beamon parted with the Olympic gold medal he won at the 1968 Mexico City summer games leaping 29 feet -- the standing Olympic record -- for $441,000 on Thursday.