The Long Jump That Broke Physics

Most world records get broken as shoes get better and tracks get faster, but two men’s marks have been stuck in the books for over 35 years: the hammer throw and the long jump. These aren't just records; they are legendary achievements that today’s best athletes still can’t get close to. This is the story of a legendary night in 1991 when the two best jumpers on the planet went head-to-head in a battle that pushed the human body to its absolute limit. Mike Powell was an up and coming athlete but Carl Lewis was a superstar who hadn't lost a long jump meet in a decade. Both of these athletes made history but only one jump in this competition would be remembered. Could Mike Powell finally beat Carl Lewis?