Leap Of Faith

 Olympics Photo Quiz 3 

 Background 

American Bob Beamon launched himself in the long jump final at the 1968 Olympics, then hung in the thin air of Mexico City before landing to notch a distance that not only smashed the world record, but would not be bettered anywhere on the planet for twenty-three years. His leap of 29 feet, two and a half inches (8.9 meters) astounded spectators and watching TV viewers as it surpassed by an incredible 21 inches any previous jump made by a human being. Although in turn eventually beaten by Mike Powell's jump of 8.95m at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, Beamon remains the Olympic record holder. Ironically, despite competing at two Olympics, Powell didn't take gold on either occasion, having to settle for silver at both the 1988 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Games.             

 Olympics Photo Quiz 3 

What nationality is the current Olympic long jump champion Irving Saladino, who triumphed in the event at the 2008 Beijing Games?

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 Olympics Photo Quiz 2 Answer 

Becoming the first black African woman to win a gold medal was the notable Olympic first achieved by the brilliant Ethiopian runner Dirartu Tula when she was first over the line of the women's 10,000 metres final at the 1992 Barcelona Games. 

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