the long jump
noun
: an athletic event in which people compete by trying to jump as far as they can
He won a gold medal in the long jump.
—sometimes used before another nouna long jump competition
She set a long jump record at the meet.
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On the field, Valarie Allman continued her reign over the discus and Tara Davis-Woodhall leaped to the top mark in the world in the long jump.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The second-place finisher in the long jump was Katie McGuinness of La Canada High School.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Tara Davis-Woodhall won the long jump with leap of 23-2 1/2 inches.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Massey also found time to win the long jump at the South Coast League finals with a mark of 17-5.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The second-place finisher in the long jump was Katie McGuinness of La Canada High School.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Tara Davis-Woodhall won the long jump with leap of 23-2 1/2 inches.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Massey also found time to win the long jump at the South Coast League finals with a mark of 17-5.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
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“The long jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20long%20jump. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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