This Will Never Happen Again || The Greatest Long Jump Competition of ALL TIME

This long jump battle was absolutely EPIC! In one of the most dramatic competitions in world championship history, Carl Lewis and Mike Powell jumped some of the longest long jumps in history.

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[alizcool]

imagine you rob this guys house and think you've escaped but then out of nowhere he flying kicks you in the head

[jazthesaga]

my ex still holds the world record for jumping...i’ve never seen anybody jump so fast into conclusions Quicker than she can.

[GeroNimo-pkfb]

Still get goosebumps almost 30 years later.Imagine jumping 8.83, 8.84, 8.87 and 8.91 and still losing.

[Sillysillylittleman]

When you watch Powell's face and actions you can see he is clearly jumping for his life, gave it everything to beat the champ.

[SaltyChip]

It’s like the planets aligned for this amazing duel. Two athletes, who have trained most of their lives for this particular moment, both show up in peak physical shape, and lay it all out for everyone to witness. Moments like these are the reason I love sports and competitions.

[yashrawat]

The fact that a world record can stay for 2 decades and also just few minutes is just amazing

[nikos-giorgos]

To jump
8.84
8.87
8.91
and still be in second place is beyond words!

[omnipop]

Man, that slo-mo at 7:34 still brings a tear to my eye. Looks like he was literally jumping to save his own life, or the lives of his family. _Absolute beast effort._

[HFie]

Both extraordinary. Powell made the jump of his life with everything he got and nothing left to give in a very live or die style. And Lewis presented the crowd with a series of historical and out of this world class jumps perfectly designed with such an amazing consistency along the event. Both gave the sport a great legacy and inspiration for the upcoming generations of new athletes.

[jovohodzic]

This wasn't just the greatest Long Jum competition - this was one of the top 10 sporting competitions ever. I'm in my 40ties and I still remember this so vividly. I was heartbroken because I was a huge Carl Lewis fan, but this was epic. I will never forget that night.

[astroboy]

Powell spent several years in the shadow of his teammate, it was his time to shine and as his fate would have it he left everyone in his shadow! Amazing!!

[jeffallinson]

The most astonishing piece of Athletic history in the making that we have ever seen. Powel was as humble as ever whilst Lewis on the other hand was bitter.

[charlesthorndike]

"On August 30th, 1991, the world witnessed one of the greatest duels in track & field history"
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One of the greatest duels in SPORTS history

[xamurai]

These men literally jump the width of streets

[goldenageofdinosaurs]

I remember watching this. I was in the army back then. It was such an incredible contest. This & Jimmy Connor’s improbable ‘91 US Open run were the two major events that I got to witness live on TV that really stick out in my mind from that time.

[haroldhumerickhouse]

I remember watching this competition on tv. As a long jumper myself I was incredulous of the distances they were jumping. Indeed this was the greatest of all time long jumping competition. It truly was amazing to watch two greats battle it out.

[chrismoose]

What's even more impressive about this is Tokyo is barely above sea level, whereas Mexico City (where Bob Beamon jumped 8.90) is 2, 250m above.

[zyghom]

one thing is how these athletes fight. but another is how our LOVELY HOST presents these moments - man, you are my hero ;-)

[kakhak]

I watched this live. That Tokyo athletics championship was absolutely surreal and exceptional. So great memories.

[choklitfactory]

wow wow wow! Thanks for making this video! This is so epic. Powell was literally pushed into greatness! Angels much have carried him ... their jumps don't look human!