broad jump

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The authors wrote that since the close of 2021 tighter financial conditions have been driven by lower stock prices, the broad jump in interest rates, including those affecting home borrowing, and a stronger dollar.

From Reuters • Jun. 30, 2023

He also had a 10-yard dash split time of 1.49 seconds and a broad jump covering 11 feet 4 inches.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

Despite running a 4.57-second 40-yard dash, his 35-inch vertical jump and 10-foot, 5-inch broad jump tied first-round prospect Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2023

The event concluded with a two-hour stretch of field work at the “bubble” practice facility — indoor exercises included the broad jump, 40-yard dash and shuttle drills.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Joseph worked them in the field stuff—high jump and broad jump and even pole vault—and he was so good that no one minded that a kid was coaching them.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt