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#LONG JUMP WORLD RECORD TRIAL#
A set of three trial round jumps are held to select the finalists, who then get three more jumps to win medals in the final. In the final rounds of big competitions like the Olympics or World Championships, athletes generally get six jumps. Long jumpers are allowed to wear spikes if they prefer but the sole of their shoe cannot be more than 13mm thick.Īt events, an athlete is often given a fixed number of attempts and the one with the longest distance covered, is counted as the best. The entire jump needs to be completed within one minute after the long jumper steps into the runway. The distance covered, from the edge of the take-off board to the indentation in the sand (made by any part of the athlete’s body while landing) closest to the take-off board, is measured. Crossing the line results in a foul jump and doesn’t count.Īfter being airborne, the jumper lands in the sandpit placed on the other side of the take-off board. While taking off, the toe of the jumper’s shoe needs to be behind the foul line for a particular jump to be deemed legal. The end of the take-off board is marked with a foul line.
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The runway and the take-off board must be level with each other. It is similar to a running track used in sprinting, mid-distance or long-distance running events and is made out of a rubberised material laid over concrete.Īt the end of the runway lies a 20cm wide take-off board. In official events, the runway measures 40m in length. The runway, the take-off board and the sandpit to land in. So, the entire course consists of three parts. Long jumpers start with a running start, propel themselves in the air at a designated launching point, also called the take-off board, and try to achieve maximum distance in the air before landing inside a sand pit. However, a deep dive into the details reveals the long jump is one of the most technically difficult track and field events to master. The objective of the long jump is simple – to cover the maximum possible distance with a horizontal jump. One of the mainstays in ancient Olympiads, the long jump has continued to be a showstopper in modern Olympics as well.