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Facts About Long Jump
Long jump is a track and field event where athletes sprint down a runway and jump as far as possible into a sandpit.
The athlete’s jump is measured from the takeoff point to the nearest mark made in the sand by any part of the body.
Long jump has been a part of the Olympic Games since the ancient times and remains a prominent event in modern athletics.
Techniques used in long jump include the hitch-kick, hang, and stride jump, each emphasizing different phases of the jump.
Athletes require explosive speed, strength, technique, and precise timing to achieve a successful jump.
