high jump

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Dick Fosbury flopping over the bar in the high jump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

About 30 minutes after the high jump medal ceremony, AB walked toward her mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

At the same moment, AB was preparing for a high jump attempt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel, who cleared 6 feet, 9 inches to win at Arcadia, was second with a height of 6-10 Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

“So what do you want me to do? Coach track? Maybe the high jump? Or the pole vault? I’m a heck of a pole vaulter.”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt