high jump
noun
: a jump for height over a horizontal bar in a track-and-field contest
high jumper
noun
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The sophomore concluded his season in style with two new personal bests, winning the 3A high jump title (6-04) and placing fourth in the long jump (21-11).
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Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
Drew Dillard, Sr., Archbishop Carroll One of three first-team members from Carroll, the 2022-23 indoor track Athlete of the Year won Washington Catholic Athletic Conference titles in the 110-meter hurdles and high jump.
—Sam Jane, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Don’t forget: Jasmine Moore (long jump) and Rachel Glenn (high jump).
—Eddie Pells and Pat Graham, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 July 2024
Ashleigh Porter, Francis Scott Key, senior Porter, a multiple time state high jump champion, closed her high school career was another county championship in the event and placed third at the 2A state meet.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2024
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Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
Drew Dillard, Sr., Archbishop Carroll One of three first-team members from Carroll, the 2022-23 indoor track Athlete of the Year won Washington Catholic Athletic Conference titles in the 110-meter hurdles and high jump.
—Sam Jane, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
Don’t forget: Jasmine Moore (long jump) and Rachel Glenn (high jump).
—Eddie Pells and Pat Graham, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 July 2024
Ashleigh Porter, Francis Scott Key, senior Porter, a multiple time state high jump champion, closed her high school career was another county championship in the event and placed third at the 2A state meet.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2024
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“High jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20jump. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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