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The Greatest Long Jump Competition Ever

In 1991, Americans Mike Powell and Carl Lewis took on the Long Jump world record.

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.

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Tue 30 Jun 2015 08:50GMT
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