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Bob Beamon's legacy extends off the track, where his fight for civil rights and equality collided with his track & field career.

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Bob Beamon: The Legacy Beyond "The Leap"

Feb 13, 2023

Bob Beamon's historic jump in Mexico City defied logic and reimagined what was possible in the sport. But his legacy extends off the track, where his fight for civil rights and equality collided with his track & field career.