When was the men's long jump.World record set?
Answer
8.95 m (29 ft 4¼ in)
Powell's leap came in a legendary head-to-head with Carl Lewis, who had won every long jump he entered for a decade. It broke Bob Beamon's famous 1968 Olympic record of 8.90 m and, more than three decades later, remains the longest-standing record in the men's long jump.
| Category | Sport |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Other options in the game | 8.90 m (29 ft 2½ in), 8.74 m (28 ft 8¼ in), 9.05 m (29 ft 8 in) |
| Source | World Athletics, Mike Powell's long jump world record |
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What is the men's long jump world record, set by Mike Powell at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo? The other options offered are 8.90 m (29 ft 2½ in), 8.74 m (28 ft 8¼ in), 9.05 m (29 ft 8 in).
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