Bob Beamon starred in 1968 Mexico Olympics a moment in athletics history. The American set a new world record with a jump of 8 meters and 90 centimeters. The unseen. At only 22 years old, he erased the previous mark (8.33) in an instant. The judges took twenty minutes to measure the jump before validating it. Nineteen steps and a legendary jump to Mexico City Olympic Stadium.
After 56 years, Beamon decided to auction the gold medal he won. On February 1, Christie’s auction house in New York will offer this iconic object to anyone who can afford it.
“I’ve enjoyed it for a long time but I want it now to be something that everyone can see and that someone can enjoy,” he said. Beamon in Sports Illustrated. His record is valid for 22 years until Mike Powell he beat it to Tokyo World Cup with a jump of 8.95 meters. To this day, it remains the second best brand in history. More than a sporting feat, Beamon’s jump will also be remembered by the medal ceremony. He took the podium wearing black socks, a symbol of ‘Black Power’ as a sign of proving the fight against racial discrimination.
Bidding will begin at a starting price of $400,000 (368,000 euros). At Christie’s they estimate that the final price may be close to $600,000 (552,000 euros).
Source: La Verdad
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