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the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start
an athletic event in which competitors run down a track and jump as far as possible from a takeoff board, aiming to land in a pit filled with sand
What is "long jump"?
Long jump is a track and field event where athletes aim to jump as far as possible from a takeoff point. The athlete runs along a runway and then leaps into the air, attempting to land in a sandpit positioned ahead of them. The distance jumped is measured from the takeoff point to the nearest point of landing in the sandpit. In long jump, the athlete's run-up, takeoff, and landing technique are crucial for achieving maximum distance. The event tests speed, strength, and technique, with the athlete who jumps the farthest winning the competition.
