long jump

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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

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

Return of the Champ: Toby Ojo, West Torrance Sophomore makes his season debut at the Torrance City Champs Meet and captures the varsity long jump crown!

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

She burst on to the international scene at 18 with long jump silver at the 1958 Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, and set a British record on her Olympic debut in Rome in 1960.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

We’re in the open, under a warm sun, so it’s probably the sandpit in the Infants’ play area, just possibly it’s the sand at the end of the long jump in the North Playing Field.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro