long jump

noun

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

long jumper noun

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Adding in the four jumping events (pole vault, high jump, long jump and triple jump), the four throwing events (shot put, discus, hammer throw and javelin) and the heptathlon/decathlon, there will be a total of 48 athletics events at the 2024 Games. —

Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 23 July 2024 Texas has a shot to claim more gold medals since athletes like Alfred (women's 200-meter dash), Tara Davis-Woodhall (women's long jump), Chiaka Ogbogu (women's indoor volleyball) and Kevin Durant (men's basketball) are still competing. —

Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Aug. 2024 In track and field, she’s won two 2A triple jump state titles and one long jump championship. —

Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 Several records would tumble in those events including Bob Beamon’s infamous long jump record of 29 feet which would stand for 22 years. —

Tim Genske, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for long jump