Beamon

In my last post I talked about the preparation for my Erickson Beamon presentation at Milk studios, the "Redemption of Eve," in September.

Karen Erickson: All Roads Converge Karen Erickson 2011

My workroom for Erickson Beamon has been in high gear for such a long time.

Karen Erickson: Catching Up Karen Erickson 2012

The collections, which can be found at Erickson Beamon in London and on Couturelab.com for £250 to £15,000, use 18-karat gold, precious and semiprecious stones, and ebony wood.

Adding Jewels to Their Crowns Helen Kirwan-Taylor 2011

In my last post I talked about the preparation for my Erickson Beamon presentation at Milk studios, the "Redemption of Eve," in September.

Karen Erickson: All Roads Converge Karen Erickson 2011

Conversely, Bob Beamon famously held the long-jump world record for nearly 23 years.

Which Track-and-Field Record Is the Toughest? 2011

Experts who have watched the jump on video say Beamon was somehow able to sweep his trail leg across his body at twice his normal rate as he hit the board, creating an explosive whipping action that launched him into the exosphere.

Cracking the Long-Jump Code Scott Cacciola 2012

It helped that Beamon was jumping in the thin air of Mexico City with a slight wind at his back, but Beamon also benefited from a flash of biomechanical wizardry not even he could replicate.

Cracking the Long-Jump Code Scott Cacciola 2012

The Telegraph: Boardman hails Bobridge ride as “Beamon-esque”

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When Bob Beamon leapt 29 feet, 2 ½ inches to set a world record at the 1968 Olympics, his performance was a total anomaly: He smashed the old record by nearly two feet.

Cracking the Long-Jump Code Scott Cacciola 2012

Conversely, Bob Beamon famously held the long-jump world record for nearly 23 years.

Which Track-and-Field Record Is the Toughest? 2011