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

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

The long-jump is won by American Dick Fosbury, whose distinctive headfirst "Fosbury Flop" method is now widely used.

Mexico this month - October 2009

One of the outstanding performances at these games was the long-jump by American Bob Beaman of 8.90 meters (29.2 feet), which broke the previous World and Olympic records by an astonishing 2 feet.

Mexico this month - October 2009

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

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

For decades, coaches and trainers have developed tools to try to improve long-jump performance.

Cracking the Long-Jump Code Scott Cacciola 2012

One of the outstanding performances at these games was the long-jump by American Bob Beaman of 8.90 meters (29.2 feet), which broke the previous World and Olympic records by an astonishing 2 feet.

Mexico this month - October 2009

The long-jump is won by American Dick Fosbury, whose distinctive headfirst "Fosbury Flop" method is now widely used.

Mexico this month - October 2009

Even professions like long-jump or tackling people on a football field or hitting a baseball, the average ability is so much higher today because there's this great feedback system, measurement system.

Bill Gates Seeks Formula for Better Teachers Stephanie Banchero 2011

If his vertical velocity is off target, he can shorten his stride as he approaches the long-jump board.

Cracking the Long-Jump Code Scott Cacciola 2012

The 135,000-square-foot indoor complex, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2012, will feature an eight-lane track, two long-jump pits, a pole vault, a high jump and two shot-put and weight throwing areas.

Work Begins on New Track 2010