the long jump
noun
: an athletic event in which people compete by trying to jump as far as they can
He won a gold medal in the long jump.
—sometimes used before another nouna long jump competition
She set a long jump record at the meet.
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On Friday, the Kansas City native placed eighth in the long jump with a mark of 24-10.
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Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Four years later, after competing in her second Olympics and winning two gold medals (in the long jump and the heptathlon), Joyner-Kersee fulfilled another dream by establishing the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
Field events include the long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put and weight throw.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The critical point for the school came during the long jump relay, with two of its teams placing atop the field.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
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Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Four years later, after competing in her second Olympics and winning two gold medals (in the long jump and the heptathlon), Joyner-Kersee fulfilled another dream by establishing the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
Field events include the long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put and weight throw.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The critical point for the school came during the long jump relay, with two of its teams placing atop the field.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
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“The long jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20jump. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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