Fact | History | News on Instagram: "Mike Powell's long jump world record of 8.95 meters (29 feet 4¼ inches), set on August 30, 1991, at the World Championships in Tokyo, remains unbroken to this day. This remarkable feat surpassed Bob Beamon's 23-year-old record by 5 centimeters and was achieved in a legendary competition against fellow American Carl Lewis. Both athletes delivered exceptional performances, with Powell's jump edging out Lewis's best of 8.91 meters, marking one of the most intens