Long Jump

The long jump is a field event in which athletes sprint along a runway and leap from a take-off board in an attempt to cover the greatest horizontal distance. It combines speed, power, coordination, and technique, with success depending on both an effective approach and a well-timed take-off. At Athens 1896, the event was contested under early Olympic rules, with competitors making a series of attempts to determine the best jump. Although techniques and judging standards have evolved over time, the basic aim remained the same: to jump farther than every other competitor.

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