long jump

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Seven disciplines will be contested in both London and New York - the 100m hurdles, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, mile, and long jump - with an athlete's combined points determining the overall event winner.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Hernandez’s triple jump and long jump scores this weekend were the state’s best marks this season, but behind state records.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

JJ Harel, the defending state champion in the high jump, is also gearing up to score points in the long jump and triple jump.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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

“So what are you doing here? Don’t you have a long jump to do? Scoot.”

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée