jump off
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Defending champion Moon and Australia's Nina Kennedy agreed to share the title rather than continue with a jump-off after each missed three goes at 4.95m.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2023
The night before they chose a tie instead of a jump-off for the title.
From Fox News • Aug. 2, 2021
In a huddle with track officials, the athletes were given the option to settle the tie with a jump-off.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2021
Tamberi and Barshim ended their evening-long jump-fest in a dead heat - a rare result that appeared headed for a jump-off to decide gold and sliver.
From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2021
He eyed the crowd; the jump-off he blamed for starting this mess was nowhere to be found.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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