high jump

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Dick Fosbury flopping over the bar in the high jump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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

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

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame senior Josh Harel, the reigning state high jump champion, cleared 6-9 to win the event Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Fiona qualifies easily for the league finals in the 800 and the high jump.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen