1991 World Championships in Athletics

The 3rd World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held in the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan between August 23 and September 1.

Related Topics:
World Championships in Athletics - International Association of Athletics Federations - Olympic Stadium - Tokyo - Japan - August 23 - September 1

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The event is best-remembered for the men's long jump competition, when Carl Lewis made the best six-jump series in history, only to be beaten by Mike Powell, whose 8.95 m jump broke Bob Beamon's epic world record from the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Related Topics:
Long jump - Carl Lewis - Mike Powell - Bob Beamon - 1968 Summer Olympics

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