long jump

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AB’s long jump did not meet her usual standard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

She shared California’s best high jump mark, was tied for second in the long jump and ranked second in the triple jump.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Notre Dame’s JJ Harel qualified in three events — going 6 feet, 10 inches in the high jump, 22-5¼ in the long jump and 42-5 1/2 in the triple jump.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Rand, whose death aged 86 was announced on Friday, became the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, thanks to her long jump victory in Tokyo in 1964.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“We ran for Germany. We did the long jump and the high jump for Germany.”

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti