#OnThisDay 50 years ago, USA Track & Field Olympian Bob Beamon changed the long jump forever, shattering the previous 🌎 record by more than 21-inches. 8.90 meters ☑️ 29 feet, 2.5 inches ☑️ #Mexico1968. | Team USA

27K views · 365 reactions | On this day 55 years ago, Bob Beamon had one of the greatest track in field performances in history, jumping 29-2.5 for what was at the time the long jump world record at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. | FloTrack | Facebook

Figure Skating icon Peggy Fleming making history. ⭐ In fact, she was the only American to take home a gold medal at the Grenoble 1968 Olympic Winter Games. Relive this iconic moment from 54 years ago! ISU Figure Skating | Olympics

History of the day The 1968 Olympics Human Rights Salute was a political demonstration conducted by African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos during their medal ceremony on October 16, 1968, at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City. After Smith and Carlos won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200-meter running event, they turned on the podium to face their flags, and to hear the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". Each athlete ra

62K views · 975 reactions | The men’s 200M final took place in #Tokyo today. In 1968, medal winners Tommie Smith and John Carlos had a global impact when they raised their fists on the podium. They were interviewed about the reaction shortly after the ceremony. #Olympics #OlympicGames #1968 #200M | BBC Archive | Facebook