Long Jump Race
- Field
- Jumps
The long jump is one of the most iconic events in athletics, combining speed, strength, and technique. Athletes sprint down a runway and leap from a take-off board into a sandpit, aiming to cover the longest possible distance.
Success in the long jump depends on a powerful approach run, a well-timed take-off, and controlled flight mechanics. Athletes must also execute an effective landing to avoid losing valuable centimetres.
It is a dynamic and technical event where every phase — run-up, take-off, flight, and landing — plays a crucial role.
Key Demands and Challenges:
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Accelerating to top speed in the final strides of the run-up.
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Executing the take-off precisely on the board without fouling.
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Using effective flight techniques (sail, hang, or hitch-kick) to maintain balance.
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Landing in a way that maximizes distance and minimizes backward movement.
Basic laws:
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Athletes must take off from a marked take-off board; crossing it is a foul.
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The jump is measured from the nearest mark in the sand to the board’s edge.
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Athletes usually have six attempts in the final.
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Only the longest legal jump counts.
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In case of a tie, the second-best jump is used to break it.
