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 first field events of 2026 are a series of high school girls championships, including discus throw, shot put, long jump, high jump and javelin throw.
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Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel, who cleared 6 feet, 9 inches to win at Arcadia, was second with a height of 6-10 Saturday.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
There are no dramatic, sudden huge improvements or breakthroughs in the girls high jump.
—Glenn Reeves, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to the heptathlon, Feyerabend competes for the Aztecs in the open high jump and javelin, where she is ranked third in the Mountain West.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel, who cleared 6 feet, 9 inches to win at Arcadia, was second with a height of 6-10 Saturday.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
There are no dramatic, sudden huge improvements or breakthroughs in the girls high jump.
—Glenn Reeves, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to the heptathlon, Feyerabend competes for the Aztecs in the open high jump and javelin, where she is ranked third in the Mountain West.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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“High jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20jump. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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