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

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

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

“So what are you doing here? Don’t you have a long jump to do? Scoot.”

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée