long jump

Definition of long jump

: a track-and-field event in which a jump for distance is made usually from a running start

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Recent Examples on the Web Some of the returning Thunderbolts to keep an eye on include Dillon Peters, who has competed in national competitions in the long jump and triple jump, and distance runners Luke Snedden and Tim Ryan. — Jeff Vorva, chicagotribune.com, "Mighty thoughts from Quinn: Despite graduation losses, Holler has Andrew thinking big things heading into 2021 boys track season.," 17 Nov. 2020 With a little more than two minutes remaining in the second overtime, Mr. Heinsohn sank a long jump shot to put the Celtics ahead, 121-120. — Washington Post, "Tom Heinsohn, mainstay of Boston Celtics dynasty as player, coach, dies at 86," 11 Nov. 2020 Lyles then won a region championship in the long jump and finished second in that event at states. — Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, "Howard County Boys Outdoor Track All-Decade," 8 Oct. 2020 As a junior this past indoor season, Anadu recorded two top-six finishes in the long jump, including a leap of 7.01 (23 feet) meters at the Texas Tech Shootout in February. — Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, "Katy ISD alumni Anadu, Hamilton earn COSIDA all-district recognition," 13 July 2020 The 5-10, 175-pound senior is also a sprinter on the Mansfield Legacy track team and competes in the long jump. — Tess Demeyer, Dallas News, "Mansfield Legacy CB Ore Adeyi commits to Boise State," 20 Oct. 2020 Snider, who also wrestles, could be CVCA’s next big college recruit after Tucker, who doubled as a state sprinting and long jump champion in track. — Matt Goul, cleveland, "Medina County bends but doesn’t break to reach Division I regional semifinals | OHSAA football playoff takeaways," 19 Oct. 2020 His senior year, Ealey won titles in the long jump at the county, region and state championship meets. — Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, "Howard County Boys Outdoor Track All-Decade," 8 Oct. 2020 Duncan is a track standout, winning district titles and qualifying for regionals in the long jump and high jump in 2019. — Greg Riddle, Dallas News, "Ranking the top 10 Dallas-area 4A and 3A football teams heading into the 2020 season," 24 Aug. 2020

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“Long jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20jump. Accessed 4 Dec. 2020.

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