Here’s the headline: Every single world jumping record, every one, is at least 20 years old. The most famous of the records, Mike Powell’s 8.95-meter long jump (roughly 29 feet, 4 inches) will turn 25 ...
Long jump world record holder Mike Powell, who now works as a coach, has been suspended indefinitely over a safeguarding concern, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Friday. Twice Olympic silver ...