high jump record
Best vertical leap
The best officially recorded height cleared in the high jump, a track and field event where athletes leap over a horizontal bar.
The record may be qualified by context—world, Olympic, national, or personal: She broke the state high jump record as a sophomore.
Like most athletic records, it serves as a benchmark for measuring achievement.
- athleticsCompetitive physical activities
- track and fieldCompetitive stadium sports
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
- barDrinking establishment
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
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- sports recordswinning streaks, fastest time
- recordsGuinness, documents, album, death certificates, files
vertical vs. horizontal athletic measurement
high jump recordlong jump record
Best distance in a leaping event
record-setting excellence vs. failure/worst performance
high jump recorddisqualification
Removal from eligibility
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