Boston explains that he told Beamon the first day was only qualifying and that they should jump at least 7.80m to qualify and worry about getting a medal the next day. bike shoe pedals Boston's career saw him compete around the world and he has fond memories of his time in London. bike shoe pedals He keeps all three medals in a special wooden box made by a friend who was a carpenter and says is still the big attraction when friends and relatives visit. He holds up the medals during the interview. bike shoe pedals Boston won the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) outdoor long jump for six successive seasons from 1961 to 1966. He won the AAU indoor in 1961, and the Pan American Games in 1963 and 1967. bike shoe pedals