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2 unusual facts about Klaus Beer


Klaus Beer

Beer won the silver medal in the long jump at the 1968 Summer Olympics, well behind Bob Beamon's record setting performance – Beamon jumped 8.90 m, while Beer jumped 8.19 m.

Ralph Boston

At 29 the veteran won a bronze medal, finishing third behind Beamon and Klaus Beer, completing his set of medals.



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