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 decathlon will be contested Wednesday, June 11 (100, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400), and Thursday, June 12 (110 hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, 1,500).
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2025
As a result, Hernandez was allowed to compete at the state finals in the girls’ long jump, high jump and triple jump, but her qualifying did not result in the exclusion of any cisgender girl.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The team consisted of seven girls, including sisters Natori (who won the long jump and high jump) and Adrian Jones.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Field events for the West Regional will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and track events will start at 6 p.m.
Headlining MU’s crew of regional qualifiers is senior Kristi Perez-Snyman, who ranks third in the West in the women’s high jump.
—Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2025
As a result, Hernandez was allowed to compete at the state finals in the girls’ long jump, high jump and triple jump, but her qualifying did not result in the exclusion of any cisgender girl.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The team consisted of seven girls, including sisters Natori (who won the long jump and high jump) and Adrian Jones.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Field events for the West Regional will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and track events will start at 6 p.m.
Headlining MU’s crew of regional qualifiers is senior Kristi Perez-Snyman, who ranks third in the West in the women’s high jump.
—Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
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“High jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20jump. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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