long jump

noun

: a track-and-field event in which a jump for distance is made usually from a running start

long jumper noun

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In track and field, she’s won two 2A triple jump state titles and one long jump championship. —

Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 Several records would tumble in those events including Bob Beamon’s infamous long jump record of 29 feet which would stand for 22 years. —

Tim Genske, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Both sports legends were in attendance alongside a host of other sports personalities including diving champion Greg Louganis, Lewis’ former long jump rival Mike Powell, gymnast Nadia Comaneci, and ex-Arsenal soccer club manager Arsene Wenger. —

Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2024 Down to her final long jump attempt and fighting an injured hamstring, Jackie Joyner-Kersee leaps out of sixth place and ends her Olympic career with a bronze medal. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for long jump