Sporting Witness - The Greatest Long Jump Competition Ever
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In 1991, Mike Powell and Carl Lewis took on Bob Beamon's iconic Long Jump world record at the World Championships in Tokyo. In an epic battle, both men went further than Beamon, with Mike Powell eventually setting a record that stands to this day. He talks to Adrian Moorhead for Sporting Witness. The programme is a Sparklab Production.
PHOTO: Mike Powell (centre) on the winner's podium with Carl Lewis (right). Credit: Getty Images.
Published on Monday, 20th July 2015.
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