long jump

Example Sentences

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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

After winning long jump gold at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Jamaica, injury ended her Olympic title defence and she did not make the squad in 1968, retiring in September that year aged 28.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

I jump a few hurdles, run a 50 and a 100—I don’t think I’m much of a sprinter—try to high-jump, and foul out a bunch of times on the long jump.

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