: a track-and-field event in which a jump for distance is made usually from a running start
long jumpernoun
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Recent Examples on the WebThe girls complete the heptathlon with the long jump, javelin throw and the 800-meter run. Al.com Reports, al, 16 May 2022 On the girls side, Dulaney picked up wins from Amani Griffin (100 meters), Cassie Weymouth (1,600), Anna Albergo (3,200) and Devin DeGannes (long jump). Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2022 For the girls, Century had firsts from sophomore Isabella Mastria (100 dash, 200 dash, long jump), freshman Sophia Taylor (300 hurdles), sophomore Rileigh Mansfield (triple jump), and the 4x100 and 4x200 relays. Carroll County Times Staff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 8 June 2021 Other area performers who are currently ranked No. 1 in Ohio are Mentor’s Paige Floriea (200, 400, long jump) and Victoria Lanese (high jump) and Avon’s Molly Radcliffe (shot put, discus). Joe Magill, cleveland, 14 May 2021 Lewis’ long jump of 27 feet, 10¾ inches earns him his ninth gold medal, equaling the American mark held by swimmer Mark Spitz. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 The final three events of the heptathlon — the long jump, javelin and 800 meters — are set for Monday at Hayward Field in Eugene.oregonlive, 17 July 2022 Saturday’s field events finals start at noon with girls discus and high jump, and boys long jump, pole vault and shot put.cleveland, 1 June 2022 Friday’s slate of events includes the long jump, javelin and 800.Anchorage Daily News, 27 May 2022 See More