Mike Powell (long jumper)

Mike Powell
Powell announces at a press conference that he will attempt to break the World Masters record
Personal information
Full nameMichael Anthony Powell[1]
NationalityAmerican
Born (1963-11-10) November 10, 1963 (age 60)[1]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg)[1]
Sport
SportTrack and field
EventLong jump
Coached byRandy Huntington
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
International athletics competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 2 0
World Championships 2 0 1
Total 2 2 1
Men's athletics
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul Long jump
Silver medal – second place 1992 Barcelona Long jump
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1991 Tokyo Long jump
Gold medal – first place 1993 Stuttgart Long jump
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Gothenburg Long jump
Goodwill Games
Gold medal – first place 1994 St. Petersburg Long jump
Silver medal – second place 1990 Seattle Long jump
Updated on August 6, 2012

Michael Anthony Powell (born November 10, 1963) is an American former track and field athlete; he is the holder of the long jump world record. He is a two-time world champion and two-time Olympic silver medalist in the event. His world record of 8.95 m (29 ft 4+14 in) set on August 30, 1991 has never been broken.

  1. ^ a b c d e Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mike Powell". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2015.

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