Mike Powell soared into track and field’s record books with an unbelievable leap of 8.95m/29 ft., 4½ in. – snapping Carl Lewis’ 10-year, 65-meet long jump winning streak – 30 years ago ...
The evolution of the long jump world record tells a story of athletic achievement and era-defining moments in sport. It began over a century ago when Peter O’Connor of Ireland made history in 1901 ...