running broad jump

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It was not so disastrous as the day before, however, for Hahn’s defeat was offset by a triumph by Ed Hamm in the running broad jump and victory for little Miss Elizabeth Robinson in the women’s 100-meter finals in the world’s record time of 12 1-5 seconds.

From Seattle Times

The Pantathlon comprised the running broad jump, throwing the javelin, best hand; 200 metre flat race, throwing the disc best hand, and 1,500 metres flat race.

From Washington Times

"Mr. Hartley is the proud possessor of the English championship belt for running broad jump, having cleared something over 45 feet."

From Project Gutenberg

Wondering then whether they might not teach him something, Jack did a standing broad jump and Bud a running broad jump and Harry a hop, skip, and a jump.

From Project Gutenberg

I know, for I have been through it; and rather than do it again I would let the All-American eleven for 1908 land on me after a running broad jump of sixteen feet in length and four in the air.”

From Project Gutenberg