'I checked my watch in the air' - Beamon's 1968 record long jump

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Bob Beamon says he has to remind himself that his phenomenal world record long jump in 1968 was not a dream as he relives one of the biggest moments in Olympic history. He spoke to Sky Sports News about dealing with racism, why his own protest in Mexico City was not punished, and why we are "back to square one" as athletes consider protesting in Tokyo.

source https://www.skysports.com/olympics/news/12040/12363353/bob-beamon-olympic-long-jumper-on-incredible-world-record-jump-in-1968-and-why-he-protested

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