Bob Beamon

Olympic Champion

In 1968, at just 22 years old, Bob Beamon made history in Mexico City with a leap that shattered the Olympic long jump record. His jump of 29' 2 1/2" surpassed the previous world and Olympic records by an astounding 1.8 feet—setting a mark that still stands nearly six decades later. Beamon's leap remains the oldest unbroken Olympic record in history and is still the Olympic record, as well as the second-longest wind-legal jump ever recorded.

The makers of the measuring instruments at the 1968 Olympic Games never anticipated anyone jumping as far as Beamon. His leap was so extraordinary that it coined a new term for exceptional athletic achievements: Beamonesque. Sports Illustrated ranked it among the five greatest moments of the 20th century. While many events from that era have faded into memory, Beamon’s incredible feat endures as a timeless symbol of triumph over adversity.

In recognition of his achievements, Beamon was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1981 and the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1983. He has received numerous other honors throughout his life, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. Additionally, Beamon has served as an ambassador to the International Olympic Committee and as a Global Ambassador for the Special Olympics.

Stix Bones, a Recording Academy member and Jazz artist/drummer, launched his career with the chart-topping Smooth Jazz album Groove Like This. As the driving force behind The BONE Squad, Stix Bones has mesmerized audiences, including serving as the resident band for The Paradise Theater in The Bronx, NY, a venue with over 3,000 seats. During their residency, The BONE Squad opened for legendary artists such as Charlie Wilson, Chaka Khan, SWV, The O’Jays, Babyface, Cedric The Entertainer, and many more. Expanding his talents beyond performance,

Stix Bones moved into music production for various artists and TV shows, securing placements on The Real Housewives of Miami and the Telly Award-winning series Take Back The Mic. Building on his success in music production, Stix Bones returned to his roots as a drummer to create The Soul Series—urban Jazz instrumental albums that bridge the gap between Jazz and Hip-Hop.

The Soul Series includes Olimpik Soul, featuring American Olympic Hall of Famer Bob Beamon, who makes his debut as a percussionist. Beamon is renowned for holding the longest-standing modern Olympic record in Track & Field from the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games.Influenced by a fusion of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B Soul, Stix Bones has earned a respected name among Jazz and Hip-Hop artists, truly embodying the essence of a Brother Of Noble Excellence.

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