The U.S. Olympian Bob Beamon set the long jump distance record at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City when he hit 29 feet and 2 1/2-inch for the long jump. It took another 23 years before Beamon’s mark was beaten by Mike Powell who set a new record of 29 feet and 4 1/4 inches at the World Championships in Athletics in Tokyo in 1991.
While that wasn’t an Olympic jump, the furthest long jump at the 2012 London Games was achieved by UK’s Greg Rutherford who managed a rather insignificant 27 feet and three inches.
A Killer Streak For This UConn Team
During the college basketball season of 31 games, the Huskies team from the University of Connecticut has pulled off some unbelievable feats. The female basketball team has four consecutive national championships. As a whole, UConn managed to win 111 games.
Not only that, but they also beat their previous record of 91 easily. Unfortunately, their reign lasted between 2014 and 2017. The match ended thanks to a buzzer-beater from Mississippi State and they were sent packing. Did things turn around? We'll see.
The Celtics' Unstoppable Reign
The Celtics have been fantastically successful by winning three titles in five years and three back-to-back. Are they the greatest team to ever exist? It's possible. If we go back some years, you will find even more incredible accomplishments by the Boston Celtics, specifically from 1959 to 1966.
The Celtics won eight consecutive companionships during those years. Bill Rusell, Bob Cousy, and head coach Red Auerbach were pretty much unbeatable. Between 2000-2002, The Lakers of 2000-2002 came pretty close to the records.
The Base Thief
To steal a base in baseball is a science. Pitchers study every runner's movement and the catcher makes sure to closely observe those who like to creep away from their base. But Rickey Henderson didn't worry about any of that.
With 1,406 career stolen bases. Today's active players who are attempting to break that record haven't even reached 800 stolen bases. This record is safe with Henderson.
Floyd Remains Untouched
Prior to Floyd Mayweather hitting 50-0, it was the legendary boxer, Rocky Marciano who had the best win-loss record with 49-0. When Mayweather entered the ring with Conor McGregor at 49-0, everything changed.
Mayweather is famous for his timing, slowly picking apart his opponent with small and precise moves. His "stick and move," a highly defensive style is what landed him in the history books for boxing. While many tried, no one could defeat him and he remains one of the greatest to this day.