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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.
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.
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

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