What is the world record for long jump

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In the fifth round of the 1991 World Outdoor Championships, Mike Powell made a jump of 8.95 meters. WOW-ZER!

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Source: UCLA Great Mike Powell Breaking Long Jump World Record Named 5th Greatest Moment in USA T & F History - 1991 Championship considered to be greatest long jump competition in history. - UCLA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE | www.uclabruins.com

Description: In the fifth round Powell hit the board aggressively and landed in the pit with a new world record, having soared 8.95m

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The world long jump record set by Bob Beamon at the 1968 Olympics with 8.90 meters/29 feet, 2.5 inches. ChaCha on!

Aug 22 2009, 01:49pm | Source: Interview With Long Jump World Record-Holder Mike Powell | trackandfield.about.com

Mike Powell's holds the record for a 8.95 meter jump. Thanks for using ChaCha!

Jul 16 2009, 07:44pm | Source: Mike Powell | www.usatf.org

At the 1991 World Track & Field Championships Mike Powell set the world record with jump recorded at 8.95 meters. Keep ChaCha-ing!

Jun 21 2009, 01:26pm | Source: YouTube - Mike Powell vs. Carl Lewis - Long Jump - World Record | www.youtube.com

Mike Powell made the world record long jump of 8.95 meters, which is 24.9 feet. That's a LONG long jump! Thanks for ChaCha-ing!

May 21 2009, 01:00am | Source: YouTube - World Record Long Jump of 8.95 metres | www.youtube.com