AthleteAmerican1946 – present
Bob Beamon
Olympic long jump world record holder
Biography
American Olympic long jumper who set the world record of 8.90 meters at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, a record that stood for 23 years.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
American
Born
1946
Thinking about the name
Beamon
English origin
“A surname-derived name with Old English roots, Beamon carries the weight of family heritage and traditional masculinity. The '-mon' suffix suggests a name with Anglo-Saxon depth, giving it vintage, Americana appeal. It feels distinctly individual while maintaining traditional strength.”