History Photographed on Instagram: "Mike Powell set the still-standing world record in the long jump on August 30, 1991, at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. ⁠ ⁠ His jump of 8.95 meters (29 feet, 4.36 inches) broke Bob Beamon's long-standing record by 5 centimeters.⁠ ⁠ Mike Powell's 8.95-meter jump remains one of the most remarkable and enduring records in the history of track and field.⁠ ⁠ Credit: @nbcsports"

How Everything Works on Instagram: "At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), one of the most unforgettable moments came in the men’s high jump when Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi decided to share the gold medal. After both cleared 2.37 meters flawlessly but failed at 2.39, officials suggested a jump-off. Instead, the athletes chose to split the victory, a decision that reflected not only their elite performance but also their respect and friendship. It quickly became