long jump

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Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez placed third in the long jump alongside a cisgender girl also awarded a bronze medal at the CIF state championship meet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Hernandez secured her place in Saturday’s finals on her opening long jump attempt Friday, posting a mark strong enough to hold the top qualifying position.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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

Rand, whose death aged 86 was announced on Friday, became the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, thanks to her long jump victory in Tokyo in 1964.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“We ran for Germany. We did the long jump and the high jump for Germany.”

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti