triple jump
noun
: a jump for distance in track-and-field athletics usually from a running start and combining a hop, a stride, and a jump in succession
triple jumper
noun
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Success in the triple jump, known for its hop, skip and jump, requires refined technique and explosiveness.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Kenneth Tucker, Bellarmine track and field: The senior finished first in the triple jump with a leap of 47 feet, 2 inches at the Lynbrook Invitational.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
However, Howard pulled away thanks in large part to the triple jump.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2024
The triple jump, however, is the biggest challenge as his best is 46-3 as a sophomore at the section prelims.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
Andrew Robinson of Great Oak went 47-5 1/4 in the triple jump.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
The senior also displayed her versatility, winning both the long jump (16-11.5 feet) and the triple jump (35 feet).
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2024
Staats also finished third in the 55 and fourth in the triple jump, while Hall placed third in the long jump and seventh in shot put.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2024
Webb won the triple jump with a mark of 40-4 3/4 on her final attempt, surpassing Alexis Jessie of Judson (39-11 3/4).
—David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Apr. 2023
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Kenneth Tucker, Bellarmine track and field: The senior finished first in the triple jump with a leap of 47 feet, 2 inches at the Lynbrook Invitational.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
However, Howard pulled away thanks in large part to the triple jump.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2024
The triple jump, however, is the biggest challenge as his best is 46-3 as a sophomore at the section prelims.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
Andrew Robinson of Great Oak went 47-5 1/4 in the triple jump.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
The senior also displayed her versatility, winning both the long jump (16-11.5 feet) and the triple jump (35 feet).
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2024
Staats also finished third in the 55 and fourth in the triple jump, while Hall placed third in the long jump and seventh in shot put.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2024
Webb won the triple jump with a mark of 40-4 3/4 on her final attempt, surpassing Alexis Jessie of Judson (39-11 3/4).
—David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Apr. 2023
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