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Michael Anthony Powell (born November 10, 1963) is an American former track and field athlete, and the holder of the long jump world record. He is a two-time world champion in this event and two-time Olympic silver medallist, and has a world record of 8.95m. He is considered one of the best Long jumpers in Track and Field history.
Personal information
Full name Michael Anthony Powell[1]
Nationality American
Born November 10, 1963 (age 57)[1]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[2]
Weight 169 lb (77 kg)[2]
Sport
Sport Track and field
Event(s) Long jump
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the United States
International athletics competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 2 0
World Championships 2 0 1
Total 2 2 1
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 Saint Petersburg Long jump
Silver medal – second place 1990 Seattle Long jump
Updated on August 6, 2012.
